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Spieth downs defending champ Kuchar in WGC Match Play
02.21.2014 | Men's Golf
Jordan Spieth, seeded third in the Gary Player bracket, clawed out a 2 & 1 decision over last year's winner at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain.
MARANA, Ariz. -- Former Texas Men's Golf All-American Jordan Spieth beat defending champion Matt Kuchar in a tough battle Friday, highlighting third-round play at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
Spieth, seeded third in the Gary Player bracket, clawed out a 2 & 1 decision over last year's winner at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain.
His next opponent will be eighth-seeded Ernie Els, who moved on with 1-up decision over Jason Dufner.
