Accenture Match Play, Grading the Pickers, Quarterfinals
Yesterday, Sal Johnson, who smartly reset his picks after the third round, squeaked by Ron Sirak and Alan Shipnuck on picking the winners of the third round of the Accenture Match Play. Let’s take a look at their quarterfinal round results. Note: Of the three, only Sal Johnson didn’t pick the later rounds in advance, so he’s got a clear advantage because his picks get reset every day. Whatever.
| Match | Ron Sirak | Sal Johnson | Alan Shipnuck | Result |
| O’Hern v Stenson | — | Stenson | — | Stenson |
| Rose v Immelman | — | Rose | — | Immelman |
| Campbell v Ames | — | Ames | — | Campbell |
| Casey v Ogilvy | — | Casey | — | Ogilvy |
| Result | 0 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
None of Ron’s or Alan’s picks made the quarterfinals, so there is no sense in continuing to check. Sal managed to get only 1 of 4 right in the quarters.
My pick for the victory is Geoff Ogilvy to repeat as winner.