Accenture Match Play Bracket 2013: Breaking Down Favorites Heading into Weekend

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Published: February 22, 2013

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The WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship got off to a surprising start as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were eliminated on the first day of competition. Now, two days later, things have certainly settled down. 

With the two biggest stars gone, it gives some of the other, less-heralded players a moment in the spotlight to show the world what they can do. Of course, it's entirely possible that another No. 1 seed wins. 

Looking at the bracket right now, here are the players who appear to be the favorites heading into the weekend. 

For a full look at the 2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play Bracket, click here. 

 

Bubba Watson, No. 2 seed in Bobby Jones bracket



If you believe in seeding for this tournament, Watson should be the overwhelming favorite. The two highest remaining seeds after him are No. 5 Graeme McDowell and No. 7 Jim Furyk, who he is playing in the third round. 

Watson has been inconsistent so far this season, with one top-10 finish, one missed cut and one 15th-place finish. 

He came out of the gate strong against Chris Wood, going two holes up at the turn, and he just kept a consistent pace going before putting the match away on the 17th hole. Now is the time to for him to turn on the momentum as The Masters approaches in just over a month. 

Watson has had success in this event before, making it to the Final Four in 2011 before losing to Martin Kaymer. He has everything set up for him to make a deep run one more time this year. 

 

Steve Stricker, No. 4 seed in Sam Snead bracket



Even though his 2013 schedule has been very limited thus far—he has played in just one event, finishing second in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions—but he made a great impression in his match against Henrik Stenson. 

Moving to the second round, Stricker is ...
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