WGC-Dell Technologies match: Bryson DeChambeau leaves after losing to Lee Westwood | Golf News

DeChambeau missed a shot on the last hole to lose to Westwood; World No 22 drew its first match against Richard Bland and is now out on the field; Ireland’s Seamus Power is set to secure a Masters debut as Ian Poulter’s absence from Augusta National was confirmed on Monday

Bryson DeChambeau lost to Lee Westwood on Thursday

Bryson DeChambeau will not advance to the knockout stages after losing to Lee Westwood at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play on Thursday.

Westwood completed an eagle, birdie, equalizer to beat former US Open champion DeChambeau, who missed a 9ft putt on the final hole to close the match.

DeChambeau made his first appearance since the Saudi Arabia International in February due to wrist and hip injuries and had said before the competition that he would can’t play at full speed.

DeChambeau led the game after a birdie on the third par-4 but Westwood hit back on the next after he sank a 12ft birdie putt on par-3.

Westwood extended his lead to move from two up to 12 holes before world No 22 DeChambeau won three consecutive holes to become one of 15.

Westwood then beat par-5 16 to close the game, after hitting the tee off the tee 370 yards from the tee and hitting his second ball 8ft from the peg. The 48-year-old then tried to watch the match on the last hole.

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Seamus Power is set to secure a Masters debut as Ian Poulter’s absence from Augusta National was confirmed on Monday.

Poulter’s chances were slim after his opening loss at Austin Country Club and a 4 and 2 defeat to teammate Matt Fitzpatrick in the Ryder Cup confirmed he would miss the Masters for the third time since his debut in December. 2004.

The 46-year-old needs to make it to the quarterfinals to climb from 67th in the world rankings into the top 50 before Monday’s deadline, while Power started its 48th week in the rankings.

Opening wins 5 and 4 over Sungjae Im cemented Power’s place and a similar victory over world number 4 Patrick Cantlay means the 35-year-old is almost certain for the first time. invited to the Masters tournament.

“I don’t make too many mistakes and I obviously caught Patrick on a day where he wasn’t playing at his best, so I could capitalize on it,” said Power, who made just one birdie in 14 holes and will need. half a point ahead of Keith Mitchell on Friday to win group four.

England’s Richard Bland also continued to secure a place at the Masters at the age of 49 thanks to a tense victory over Talor Gooch.

Bland saw the initial four-hole lead wiped out by a determined Gooch, but then forced the 17th to take the lead and level with the final set that guaranteed victory.

“I don’t need to stress at this point in my life, I should take it easy,” joked Bland, who will win the group by beating Westwood on Friday.

Casey leaves after giving in to the match

Paul Casey is suffering from a back injury

Paul Casey sidelined after conceding second game of the week, This time without hitting a single shot.

Casey completed two holes in the opening contest with Corey Conners and hit the tee on Tuesday before withdrawing with a back spasm on Wednesday.

The 44-year-old England international had hoped to be fit enough to face former Ryder Cup team-mate Alex Noren on Thursday, but withdrew at the last minute.

Casey has now confirmed that he will also not be playing the match against Louis Oosthuizen on Friday and Oosthuizen will receive match points as a result.

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