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Matthew Wolff: What he brings to TaylorMade Driving Relief Match

By Tim Letcher

INZAI, JAPAN - OCTOBER 24: Matthew Wolff of the United States hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the ZOZO Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club on October 24, 2019 in Inzai, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
INZAI, JAPAN - OCTOBER 24: Matthew Wolff of the United States hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the ZOZO Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club on October 24, 2019 in Inzai, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) /
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Matthew Wolff has proven that he has a big game and has the confidence to go with it. What else does he bring to Sunday’s skins match?

As live golf returns to television this weekend with the TaylorMade Driving Relief skins match, the name that many people are asking about is Matthew Wolff.

For those who don’t know, Wolff is a 21-year-old California native who had a stellar amateur career before turning pro. He attended Oklahoma State University where he played for the Cowboys and won the NCAA Division I golf championship in 2019.

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Shortly thereafter, in June, Wolff turned professional at the age of 20. And four starts into his professional career, he notched his first PGA Tour win, claiming the title at the 3M Open in dramatic fashion. Wolff eagled the 72nd hole to top Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa by one shot.

At that point, Wolff proved that he could compete on the PGA Tour. He would make seven starts in 2019, making six cuts in the process. He made the FedEx Cup playoffs, despite his limited schedule, and finished 74th in the final standings.

In 2020, Wolff has made eight cuts in 10 starts, with four top 25 finishes but no top 10s. His best finish this season was a tie for 11th at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in January. Wolff tied for 13th at the Zozo Championship in October and tied for 18th at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open that same month.

Now, Wolff steps onto a really, really big stage, partnering with fellow California native and Oklahoma State alum Rickie Fowler to take on Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy. This will definitely be a challenge for the now 21-year-old.

Wolff is stepping onto a stage with three of the biggest names in golf. And while he was initially known for his unique setup and swing, Wolff has now shown the golf world that he’s a more than capable player. Now, he can prove that he’s more than a unique swing or a confident young gun.

Wolff and Fowler, who met when Wolff was still playing at Oklahoma State, hope that their bond can be enough to pull off what would be a monumental upset over a pair of players who have been ranked number one in the world at one point during their careers.

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The best case scenario for Wolff and Fowler is that they get hot early to put pressure on Johnson and McIlory. That might also allow Wolff’s youthful exuberance to become a part of the competition, which could be beneficial for the duo.

Wolff and Fowler are definite underdogs, but that’s something they have faced before. They hope to prove the experts wrong on Sunday.

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