Jon Rahm wants return to 'thrilling' straight knockout format for WGC Match Play

The world number three does not believe players who lose a match should remain in the tournament

Jon Rahm believes a straight knockout format would make the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play more thrilling (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Jon Rahm believes reverting to a straight knockout format would make the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play a more “thrilling” event.

The 64-man field at Austin Country Club is split into 16 groups of four, with only the group winners advancing to the knockout stages at the weekend.