WGC-Accenture Matchplay: day one report

A first-day round-up from the WGC-Accenture Matchplay at the Ritz-Carlton in Arizona, where show caused a premature end to Wednesday's play

WGC Matchplay

Despite being staged in the Arizona desert, inclement weather forced the suspension of the WGC-Accenture Matchplay before any match was completed on day one.

Bitterly cold conditions gave way to early-afternoon snow, which covered the golf course in a white sheet.

Several matches weren't able to start, but here is a bracket-by-bracket summary of those that did get underway:

In the top match, Matt Kuchar, who is 3up with four holes to play, looks to be strolling to victory against Japan's Hiroyuk Fujita.

Nick Watney is all square with David Toms thru one, and Steve Stricker - who hasn't payed since the Hyundai Tournament of Champions - is 2up on Henrik Stenson after two holes.  

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