More Upsets and Mind Games at Accenture as Mickelson, Westwood and Els Depart

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Published: February 25, 2011

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It’s time for the new kids to play.  Rickie Fowler stole the show at the Accenture Match play taking out Phil Mickelson while Nick Watney toppled the world's No.1 golfer, Lee Westwood.

Of the top ranked players only Martin Kaymer remains and he was extended to 20 holes in a playoff against Justin Rose. 

“I just remind myself of Whistling Straits,” Kaymer said. “I had the same club on 18 that I had at Whistling Straits with a 7-iron. When I was standing over the ball, I thought just do the same you did a few months ago and you would be fine."

Fowler commented about his victory over Mickelson saying, “Phil left a couple of doors open that I took advantage of. My momentum kind of went my way from there. It was huge for me going out and getting the job done today. But I look forward to every chance that I get to play with him or against him.”

Watney was very humble (typical for him) after beating Westwood. “I got a couple up, but, you know, he's not the World's No. 1 player for nothing. I knew he would come back and just definitely pleased to come out on top.”

Who are the rest of the upstarts sending the higher seeded players packing? JB Holmes, who had not seen the golf course before Wednesday, dispatched Ernie Els. He hit one drive 400 yards.

“Obviously Ernie is a great player. He had a great year last year, and he's done very well in match play in the past,” Holmes said. “You know the guy is going to be tough to beat. You know he's going to play well. You've just got to get out and do the best you can, try not to get too far behind, because a guy like that really knows how to close it off. So just stay close all day and make the best of your opportunities.”

He admitted trying to intimidate Els with his length. “I've been hitting my driver great this week. I was 40, 50 yards past Ernie a few time...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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