The WGC Match Play, one of the most unique weeks of the PGA Tour, begins with a March Madness-style bracket tournament. Sixty-four golfers will participate in the event, with everyone earning some money. With $3.5 million up for grabs, it is a crucial One and Done week, making it important to choose the right golfer to move up the leaderboard.
WGC Match Play One and Done Picks and Targets
There are no safe picks in match play, as even the top seeds only get out of their group about one-third of the time. Tony Finau is in Group 10, along with dangerous opponents Kurt Kitayama, Adrian Meronk and Christiaan Bezuidenhout. However, Finau is the best player in the group, with consistent, quality golf and the skills to handle the venue. He is a solid choice for One and Done, and if he advances out of the group, he could win a significant payout.
Contrarian Pick: Cameron Young
Cameron Young is a contrarian pick given the unknowns of match play. Young has elite off-the-tee abilities but lacks experience in this format compared to many other players in the field. Nevertheless, he has a manageable group with Sepp Straka, Corey Conners and Davis Thompson, which further enhances Young’s appeal for One and Done.
Ben Rasa’s One and Done Pick: Tyrrell Hatton
While getting out of any group will be a challenge, Tyrrell Hatton is in great form, finishing fourth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and runner-up at THE PLAYERS. His putter is synced up with top-end ball striking, making him a serious threat to advance deep into the bracket. Hatton’s group includes Russell Henley, Lucas Herbert and Ben Griffin, which should pose no major issues, assuming he continues his good form.
