Sam Burns Completes Undefeated Week to Win WGC-Match Play

Sam Burns Completes Undefeated Week to Win WGC-Match Play
Sam Burns of the United States and wife Caroline pose for photos after Burns won the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas, on March 26, 2023. Harry How/Getty Images
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Sam Burns took 21 holes to defeat World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in the semifinals before cruising to a 6–and–5 victory over Cameron Young to win the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play title on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

It marks Burns’ fifth career win and his first of 2023 after collecting three trophies last season. It was his debut appearance in the event.