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MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 21:  Ian Poulter of England lifts the Walter Hagen Cup trophy on the 16th hole after winning the final round of the Accenture Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at  on February 21, 2010 in Marana, Arizona.  (Photo
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 21: Ian Poulter of England lifts the Walter Hagen Cup trophy on the 16th hole after winning the final round of the Accenture Match Play Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at on February 21, 2010 in Marana, Arizona. (PhotoDarren Carroll/Getty Images

The 2011 Accenture Match Play Championship Six-Pack

JJ GallantFeb 22, 2011

I apologize in advance for the weakness of this article.

I will be doing a full Mayakoba Classic Six-pack in a while, and you will find my starting Yahoo fantasy lineup and results there.

It's match play this week at Dove Mountain, and the very best players in the world are there.

Before telling you my six pack to bet on, I thought I would do a quick run-through of my brackets.

BOBBY JONES

This bracket shows some stiff competition. I like Westwood to face Goosen while Schwartzel and Laird will definitely go the distance.  I think Westwood gets it done along with Charl Schwartzel. In the semis, look for Schwartzel to edge Westwood and move on to the final four.

MY PICK:  Charl Schwartzel

BEN HOGAN

The Hogan bracket to me has the BEST first round match-up.  I love Stewart Cink to nip defending champ Ian Poulter in a match that will go the distance. From there, I see young Rickie Fowler knocking off Phil and facing a sneaky Ross Fisher in the quarter finals.  Look for Fisher to advance.

MY PICK:  Ross Fisher

GARY PLAYER

In the Player bracket we have some serious talent. I predict the winner of this year's match play will emerge from this area. In the semis, look for Hunter Mahan to come up just short against Martin Kaymer. From there, I like the young gun Rory McIlroy to edge out the grizzled veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez. McIlroy will then battle Kaymer, but will pull away to win the Gary Player bracket.

MY PICK:  Rory McIlroy

SAM SNEAD

I heard they were thinking of re-naming this the Tiger Woods bracket, but that would be just wrong. There are a fair amount of question marks in this bracket, with one clear favorite. That always spells a recipe for, "upset central."

Although a major upset player could possibly emerge, I will not pick my bracket that way.  In the semis, I like Harrington to square off with the red hot Bill Haas.  Harrington will edge him out and move on. Paul Casey will make quick business of Ernie Els, and then do the same with Padraig Harrington to capture the Snead corner. I mean come on, this guy has been a runner up here the past two years!

MY PICK:  Paul Casey

FINALS

McIlroy will top Casey in 24 holes to face Charl Schwartzel who will crush Ross Fisher.

Fisher will lose to Casey and take fourth place, while Casey secures third in the consolation match.

I think we will have a grueling duel in the final match seeing McIlroy edge out Charl Schwartzel to win this years WGC Match Play Championship.

Now let's see who is in the betting six-pack...

No. 1 Charl Schwartzel

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 22:  Charl Schwartzel of South Africa in action during the third round of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 22, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Andrew Redin
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 22: Charl Schwartzel of South Africa in action during the third round of The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 22, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redin

After all, he is not the 25th best golfer in the world for nothing...

At 33:1 odds, I am liking his chances.

No. 2 Hunter Mahan

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17:  Hunter Mahan hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Hunter Mahan hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Ok, he just married a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and his career is that of: Professional Golfer. Life is good for Mr. Mahan.

As one of two Americans in the six pack, sign me up at 33:1 odds

No. 3 Rickie Fowler

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17:  Rickie Fowler plays his approach shot on the second hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California.  (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Gett
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Rickie Fowler plays his approach shot on the second hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Gett

He is in the field.

He is in the six-pack.

He is a great match play golfer.

He has 40:1 odds of victory.

Nuff' said...

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No 4. Ross Fisher

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DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 04:  Ross Fisher of England during the second round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club on February 4, 2011 in Doha, Qatar.  (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 04: Ross Fisher of England during the second round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf Club on February 4, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Fisher has been a bit off lately, but I like him in match play. He will have three strong matches versus Robert Allenby, Graeme McDowell and Stewart Cink if things go as planned.

If he happens to win it all, he will yield you a nice 50:1 pay day.

No. 5 Martin Laird

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18:  Martin Laird of Scotland reacts to his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California.  (Photo by Harry
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Martin Laird of Scotland reacts to his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2011 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry

This is his first trip to Dove Mountain, but he is bringing some good game with him.

Excellent value if he can get by Schwartzel he will pay out 66:1

No. 6 Miguel Angel Jimenez

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 9:  Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain looks on during the pro-am for the 2011 Omega Dubai desert Classic held on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 9, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 9: Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain looks on during the pro-am for the 2011 Omega Dubai desert Classic held on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 9, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by

I am pretty sure that's a Cohiba, and I am pretty sure that Jimenez is a serious threat to pull an upset this week.

Take a flier on him as your long shot with 80:1 odds.

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