The World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play is teaming up with Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas. The pair announced an agreement for the system to become the preferred healthcare provider of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. The tournament, set to return to Austin Country Club March 21-25, will draw the top talent in the game and their fans.
"We're honored to be part of this exciting event, happening right here in our community," said Jay Fox, president, Baylor Scott & White – Austin/Round Rock Region. "Golf requires precision, commitment and focus—the same attributes you want in a medical team."
Baylor Scott & White will provide medical services for players and spectators of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. Baylor Scott & White also will provide two conveniently located comfort zones, where fans can receive first aid and sunscreen throughout the tournament.
"We're pleased to begin this relationship with Baylor Scott & White and grateful to have their support in taking care of our players and spectators' medical needs at this year's tournament," said Executive Director Jordan Uppleger. "The WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play has donated over $2.1 million to charity since moving to Austin and a major cog in that has been the continued local support of partners like Baylor Scott & White."
Baylor Scott & White has grown its Austin area presence to 30 primary care clinics spanning Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, and four area medical centers to provide care for Central Texans. The system's high-quality, integrated care delivery model focused on patient-centered care includes a single electronic medical record, interactive consumer applications that give patients access to their health information, virtual check-in capabilities for convenience, and interactive screen displays during patient visits that enable greater communication with providers.
With only six weeks before the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play kicks off, defending champion Dustin Johnson remains the No. 1 player in the world and will be back in the field in Austin in March.
Only the top 64 in the world rankings as of March 12 are guaranteed qualification for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. As of now, Three former Texas Longhorns – Jordan Spieth, Jhonattan Vegas and Dylan Frittelli – would be qualified for the field if it were set today.
The 2018 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, the third of four World Golf Championships events during the 2017-18 season, returns to Austin for the third consecutive year March 21-25. The WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play is one of the most elite and exciting tournaments on golf's calendar as one in a series of four World Golf Championships events sanctioned and organized by the operational committee of the International Federation of PGA Tours, which includes the Asian Tour, European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, PGA TOUR, PGA Tour of Australasia and Sunshine Tour. The WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play field annually consists of the very best players from around the world from all Tours and traditionally features nearly all of the top 64 in the world.
Since its inception, the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play has generated more than $17 million for charity, with the tournament announcing in early October that the 2017 edition raised over $1.1 million for five Austin-based charities.
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 55 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com