Séamus Power had a lot of things on his mind heading into his debut at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship in Austin, Texas. For one, there was the subplot of remaining inside the world’s top-50 at tournament’s end to earn an invitation into the upcoming US Masters; then, there was the challenge of taking on Sungjae Im, the world’s 26th-ranked player and with a reputation for consistency.
As it happened, a defining moment of their match showcased how Power – 463rd this time last year but nowadays riding high at 48th in the world rankings – has moved upwards in every way. On the par-three 11th, at which point Power was one-up, Im’s tee shot was caught up in the wind and came up some 20 yards short of the green, his ball plunging into a watery gr …
- March 24, 2022
