AUSTIN, Texas — These were the words out of Rory McIlroy’s mouth when he was asked about his impending showdown with Tiger Woods:
“I just hope I put up a better fight than I did in Atlanta last year.”
McIlroy and Woods both advanced out of pool play Friday at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and will meet in the Round of 16 on Saturday morning.
Woods took down Patrick Cantlay on Friday and benefitted from Aaron Wise's victory over Brandt Snedeker to win Group 13.
McIlroy took care of his buddy Matthew Fitzpatrick, 4 and 2, to post a perfect 3-0 record in the group stage.