SAN FRANCISCO – From Ben Martin’s ace to the lack of buzz at Harding Park, here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Day 1 at the WGC-Cadillac Match Play:
WINNERS
Rory-Billy: Their blowout wins make their Friday showdown for all the marbles, no matter what happens tomorrow. Lucky us.
Marc Leishman: The big Aussie has a newfound perspective after the scary events of the past few weeks. He’s playing freely – and pretty darn well, too.
Hunter Mahan: His 7-and-6 thrashing of European Ryder Cupper Stephen Gallacher was the most lopsided result of the day.