HTWD Round 3 Predictions: WGC Accenture Matchplay

Day 2 of the WGC Accenture Match Play comes to an end, yielding some interesting results. Round 3 matches commence at 12:50 ET. Below you will find our predictions.

Jones Bracket:

Peter Hanson vs. Brandt Snedeker

Snedeker seems to be up holding up quite fine after defeating Kyle Stanley. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the championship match come around Sunday. Snedeker knocks Hanson out 2&1.

Mark Wilson vs. Dustin Johnson

The short ball vs the long ball. You could argue that Wilson had the easier path to this match but everything in life needs a bit of luck. I believe Wilson will stun some critics and defeat Johnson 2&1.

Hogan Bracket:

Martin Kaymer vs. Matt Kuchar

All eyes on this match. Not to mention they share the same initials (MK). Kaymer is in the hunt for a repeat chance at glory, while Kuchar wants a piece of the action after only making it to the semi finals last year. Definitely a hard one to predict. Kaymer sends Kuchar home 3&2. 

Steve Stricker  vs. Hunter Mahan 

Mahan comes into this match with some momentum after a great match vs Y.E. Yang, the “Tiger Slayer”, which included a stretch of purefect golf. Mahan wins 2&1 over Stricker. 

Player Bracket:

Rory Mcllory vs. Miguel Angel Jimenez 

Jimenez continues to astonish us with his matchplay dominance after knocking out Sergio Garcia  and Keegan Bradley. Two of the hottest players on tour (referring to last week). Unfortunately, the journey ends tomorrow, Rory wins 3&2. 

John Senden vs. Sang-moon Bae

Bae has provided us with some upsets, knocking off Ian Poulter and Charl Schwartzel. If Bae is able to defeat players of that calibrator, its not looking to good for Senden. But remember golf is unpredictable. Bae wins 4&3 against Senden. 

Snead Bracket:

Lee Westwood vs. Nick Watney

Westwood should be a piece of cake after taking on media magnet Tiger woods. Watney wins 3&2. 

Martin Laird vs. Paul Lawrie 

Both Scots defeated young talented players, riding their recent successes, this should play out for a great match. Lairds defeats fellow countrymen in extra holes.