An opening day of emotions and a few surprises at Match Play
Rory McIlroy, right, misses a birdie putt on the fourth green, with Ian Poulter, of England, at left, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rory McIlroy, right, misses a birdie putt on the fourth green, with Ian Poulter, of England, at left, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 10:21 AM EDT
Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 12:16 PM EDT
Dustin Johnson hits his third shot on the 16th hole during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dustin Johnson hits his third shot on the 16th hole during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 05:57 PM EDT
Jon Rahm, of Spain, reacts to his fourth shot on the fifth hole, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jon Rahm, of Spain, reacts to his fourth shot on the fifth hole, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
Antoine Rozner, of France, playing against Bryson DeChambeau, left, hits his second shot on the 13th hole, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Antoine Rozner, of France, playing against Bryson DeChambeau, left, hits his second shot on the 13th hole, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 03:25 PM EDT
Patrick Cantlay hits onto the fifth green during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Patrick Cantlay hits onto the fifth green during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 11:22 AM EDT
Justin Thomas reacts after missing his birdie putt on the 14th hole in his match against Matt Kuchar during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Justin Thomas reacts after missing his birdie putt on the 14th hole in his match against Matt Kuchar during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 06:34 PM EDT
Lee Westwood, of England, hits his second shot on the 13th hole during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Lee Westwood, of England, hits his second shot on the 13th hole during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
Justin Thomas reacts after missing his birdie putt on the 14th hole, in his match against Matt Kuchar, left, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Justin Thomas reacts after missing his birdie putt on the 14th hole, in his match against Matt Kuchar, left, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 02:48 PM EDT
Ian Poulter, of England, watches his shot off the fifth tee as Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, readies for his shot, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ian Poulter, of England, watches his shot off the fifth tee as Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, readies for his shot, during a first round match at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mar. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT