World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay and World No. 6 Xander Schauffele commit to 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas – World No. 4 Patrick Cantlay and World No. 6 Xander Schauffele are the latest players to commit to the 2023 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play, returning to Austin Country Club, March 22-26.

Cantlay, an eight-time PGA TOUR winner, returns for his fifth appearance but in search of his first trip to the Round of 16. In 2021, he recorded a 2-1 record before falling in a Group Play playoff to Brian Harman on the second extra hole. . Cantlay still holds a respectable 6-4-2 overall record at Austin Country Club, with the 2021 FedExCup Champion in search of his first win on TOUR since the 2022 BMW Championship. In five starts during the 2022-23 PGA TOUR Season, Cantlay’s most notable finishes include a T2 at the Shriners Children’s Open and a solo third at The Genesis Invitational.

Schauffele is also set for his fifth start at in Austin, where he holds a 5-4-3 record with his sights set on bettering a 2-1 Group Play showing in 2018. So far this season, the seven-time PGA TOUR winner has made six starts, placing in the top-10 in three instances, including a T3 at The American Express.

“I love playing match play and I really enjoy the city of Austin,” said Schauffele in 2022. “Haven't really had a lot of success and always look forward to the opportunity to change that. Your fate is always in your own hands.”

Together, Cantlay and Schauffele have proven a formidable duo in team events on TOUR. In their two previous Presidents Cup appearances in 2019 and 2022, the duo was paired together in each of their Foursomes and Four-ball matches, holding overall records of 6-3-0.

In addition to their Presidents Cup triumphs, Cantlay and Schauffele also won the 2022 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA TOUR’s only regular-season team event, in wire-to-wire fasion. The pair holds the tournament record of 29-under 259.

The 2023 edition will mark the seventh time Austin has hosted the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, annually boasting one of the strongest fields of the season. Tickets remain on sale for this year’s event but are going fast at dellmatchplay.com. Those looking for an alternative upgraded experience can explore The 360 Club presented by Microsoft, one of the most popular hospitality spaces at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. Located near the 13^th fairway and 16^th tee, this venue features complimentary food and beverage service, including adult beverages, Wi-Fi, television access and private restrooms in one of the most sought-after locations on course. To purchase 360 Club ticket packages, contact Kris Devlin (KrisDevlin@pgatourhq.com).

For more information on the 2023 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, visit dellmatchplay.com and don’t forget to follow the tournament’s social channels for updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.