Rory McIlroy defeats Xander Schauffele to reach WGC-Dell Match Play semi-final

The Northern Irishman rolled in a brilliant putt on the 18th to seal his place in the last four on Sunday.

SEMI-FINAL BOUND: Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, lines up his putt at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament in Austin, Texas, Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Rory McIlroy is through to the WGC-Dell Match Play semi-final after he defeated Xander Schauffele in dramatic fashion in their last eight match-up on Saturday.

The Northern Irishman rolled in a brilliant putt on the 18th to finish with a birdie and take the lead for the first time in his clash with Schauffele.