AUSTIN, Texas – Brian Harman appeared headed for an early loss when he fell 4 down to Bubba Watson through five holes.
Eight straight birdies later, Harman turned out a 2-and-1 victory to reach the quarterfinals of the Dell Technologies Match Play.
Jordan Spieth won't be joining him. Advancing to the weekend for the first time in five years at Austin Country Club, Spieth never trailed until Matt Kuchar beat him in what amounted to a short-game contest on the 18th hole for a 1-up victory.
That was the only match to reach the 18th hole in the fourth round Saturday morning. Tommy Fleetwood had a hole-in-one on the par-3 fourth hole.