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Day 1 in Numbers: WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
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Day 1 in Numbers: WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

68- Søren Kjeldsen came into this week in 68th place in the Official World Golf Rankings. However, the four-time European Tour winner beat the World Number Two Rory McIlroy 2 and 1.

Jon Rahm on the driving range at Austin Country Club

7- birdies for Kjeldsen today. Only Brooks Koepka, a 6 and 5 winner over Kevin Kisner, made as many.

9- The Dane was dialled in on Wednesday, sending his final three approaches to within a combined nine feet.

400- There were three drives of over 400 yards, all of which came on the par five 12th, from Jon Rahm (416 yards), McIlroy (410 yards) and Dustin Johnson (401 yards).

Jon Rahm at Austin Country Club

3- matches didn't make it past the 13th hole - Charl Schwartzel's 6 and 5 win over Byeong-hun An, Koepka's 6 and 5 win over Kisner and Daniel Berger's 7 and 5 victory over JB Holmes.

1- Andy Sullivan was the only man to lose who didn't make a bogey.

6- wins for Europeans in matches against Americans. By contrast, only two Americans won matches against Europeans.

Tommy Fleetwood shakes hands with Zach Johnson after their match at Austin Country Club

57 - Lee Westwood made his 57th appearance in a WGC event.

Strokes Gained Leaders:

Driving: McIlroy - +2.2

Approach: Kjeldsen - +4.2

Putting: Koepka - +3.8

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