MARANA, Ariz. – PGATOUR.COM staffers Mike McAllister and Helen Ross are on the scene at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Here are their predictions for the last two matches of the tournament – the championship final between Rory McIlroy and Hunter Mahan, and the consolation final between Lee Westwood and Mark Wilson.
Now it’s your turn. Which players do you like in the finals?
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
McAllister’s prediction:
McIlroy.
Although Mahan has been terrific all week –
no player has made more birdies – McIlroy just seems to be
getting better with each match. He showed something by rallying to
beat Lee Westwood after being 3 down early in the semifinal match.
I think he has the most momentum going into the
afternoon.”
Ross’ prediction: Mahan
”He's made the well-timed birdies and poured
in clutch putts to halve. Plus, I think McIlroy may have expended
too much focus on Westwood.”
CONSOLATION MATCH
McAllister’s prediction: Westwood
”Westwood has been solid all week and
didn’t play badly in losing to McIlroy. He just ran into a
buzzsaw.”
Ross’ prediction: Wilson
”I'll go with my fellow Tar Heel from North
Carolina. He's playing well and he has more to prove.”