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| @JDaygolf wins the Dell Match Play WGC - Two PGA Wins in a Row |
Australian, Jason Day moved to No. 1 golfer in the world by winning the Dell Match Play WGC with a score of 5 up with 4 to go.
The championship match against Louis Oosthuizen turned into a Day victory at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas.
"It's been a memorable week, not only to win the Dell Match Play but to get back to No. 1 in the world," said Day.
Day pulled ahead with a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 fourth hole, stretched his lead to 3 up at the turn and was relentless with his power and short game the rest of the way. He closed out Oosthuizen with a wedge to 3 feet for a conceded birdie on the 14th hole and a 5-and-4 victory.
Day was assured of the No. 1 ranking when Jordan Spieth lost Saturday morning in the fourth round and Day won his quarterfinal match that afternoon. But he said it would have felt hollow without leaving town with the trophy.
"I couldn't buy a birdie but I played OK -- nothing spectacular. Up against a guy like Jason, you need to play 3 or 4 under to have a chance," said Oosthuizen.
Coming off a victory last week in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Day has won six of his last 13 tournament start.
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