Cink looking to fulfil potential in Match Play final

Stewart Cink considers himself an underachiever in his chosen profession but admits a victory against Tiger Woods in Sunday's final at the Accenture Match Play Championship would go a long way to changing his self image.

Cink defeated Justin Leonard four and two in his semi-final match at Dove Mountain to secure the meeting with world number one Woods.

The 34-year-old admits he is keen to secure a victory that would hopefully kickstart more winning runs on the PGA Tour.

"I don't believe I've lived up to what I've been able to do, and I keep waiting for it to happen," he said.

"I'm patient but it's been a long time. I've made a lot of money out here on tour, had a lot of high finishes, but I haven't had as many wins (four) as I felt I had a chance to capture.

"I haven't closed the deal as many times as I've had the opportunity, and that's a disappointment to me, and that's why I feel I've underachieved."

Another performance similar to his front nine against Leonard would go a long way towards beating Woods, who has never been accused of being unable to close the deal.

Cink was in great form, seven-under through eight holes, before struggling a little on the back nine. By then, however, he had built such a lead over Leonard that it hardly mattered.

"Boy, it was a hot start," continued Cink. "Everything was going in. When you get off to a start like that, sometimes you almost find yourself in a position where you don't know what to do.

"I think the long day (the morning quarter-finals preceded the semis) caught up with me, plus I was a little sick at the start of the week with a stomach virus that left me short of energy. Good thing I had a little cushion, because I was leaking oil."

Cink said he was looking forward to the challenge of playing Woods, and not without reason, because there is no better way to test your game than going 36 holes of match play against the great man.

"He's the best that's ever lived, and just being able to get a front row seat and watch him play is fun," Cink continued. "The best thing I can do is play golf like it's stroke play.

"That's what I've been doing all week. They say match play is so different because you play your opponent. I don't buy into that at all."