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Adam Woodard

Sam Burns withdraws from WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play after winning Valspar Championship

After a busy three-week stretch, Sam Burns needs a break.

Following three consecutive missed cuts to end January and begin February, Burns has been on a solid run of form with a T-9 finish two weeks ago at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a T-26 showing at the Players Championship last week and a playoff win on Sunday to defend his Valspar Championship title.

On Monday morning the 25-year-old withdrew from this week’s WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, just hours before the bracket reveal at noon ET.

“I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play. After 3 long weeks of golf, I feel that taking this week to rest and prepare for the busy stretch ahead is best. I appreciate the support and look forward to seeing everyone soon.”

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Burns is replaced in the field by Maverick McNealy, with Bernd Wiesberger as the first alternate.

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