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New rules: Stenson nearly walks off before breaking tie

SAN FRANCISCO – The new format at the WGC-Cadillac Match Play caused some confusion during Wednesday’s opening round at Harding Park.

After losing a 1-up lead to John Senden on the 18th hole after the Australian made birdie, Henrik Stenson started for the clubhouse thinking the match had ended in a tie.

“I asked my caddie and he hadn’t done his homework either. I kind of had it in the back of my mind but I wasn’t sure. I asked him coming down the last if it was a half game and he didn’t know,” said Stenson, who lost the match when Senden birdied the 19th hole.