Jason Day has won his first match at the WGC – Dell Match
Play but he may have paid the ultimate price.

Taking on Graeme McDowell, Day was two down through four
holes but fought back to be leading after 9 holes.

The highlight of Day’s round came at the 370 yard par-4 5^th
hole when he drove the green but the low light of his round came at the 15^th
hole when he strained his lower back during his tee shot.

Clearly in pain, Day was able to half the next two holes and
defeat Graeme McDowell 3&2, effectively ending the match after 16 holes.

Heading straight from the course into treatment a cloud now
hangs over Day heading into The Masters which tees off on the 7^th
April.

With Augusta looming it’s unclear if Day will continue at
the WGC – Dell Match Play with his next match scheduled against Jaidee
Thongchai on Thursday afternoon US time.

Of the other Aussies in the tournament Marc Leishman halved
his match against Ryan Moore despite leading the match until the very final
hole.

Adam Scott also halved his opening match against Belgian
Thomas Pieters who fought back from being two down with three holes to play.

Marcus Fraser suffered a 4&3 at the hands of Zach
Johnson. The Open champion was in control of the match from the very first
hole.

Matt Jones had a tough battle against ISPS HANDA Perth
International champion Louis Oosthuizen but eventually went down to the South
African 2&1.