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Upsets on Day One of WGC Accenture

Day One of the WGC Accenture Match Play didn’t disappoint, as some of golf’s biggest names grabbed an early flight home. 

The opening round had 15 upsets, second-most in tournament history. Here’s a rundown of Wednesday’s biggest upsets. 

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Cabrera-Bello is 2012 Omega Dubai Desert Classic Champion

DUBAI, Feb 12 – Nerves were breaking point, but Rafael Cabrera-Bello found an extra spring in his game when it mattered most to win the 2012 Omega Dubai Desert Classic by one shot at the Emirates Golf Club on Sunday.

With an immaculate control of over his shots, the 27-year-old Spaniard closed with a tidy 68 to go under 18-under for the tournament to post the biggest win of his career since turning pro in 2005.

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Caddyshock! Punter wins £140k golf betting by mistake

Belfast backer cashes in after selecting wrong market on golf betting website

A 60-year-old man from Belfast is celebrating this week, after he won almost £140,000 at the weekend on a golf betting site that he placed in error.

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Westwood Leads in Dubai

Lee Westwood leads in Dubai on day three of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after shooting five under 67 as Rory McIlroy and Thomas Björn faltered.

After finishing his second round 65 with three straight birdies, World Number Three Westwood picked up shots on three of his first four holes today en route to a 67 that lifted him to 15 under.

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Bjorn and McIlroy Lead Round 2 at Dubai Desert Classic

Thomas Björn issued a timely reminder of what happened five months ago after joining Rory McIlroy in the halfway lead at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Northern Ireland’s US Open Champion justified his position as favourite by adding a 65 to his first round 66 to reach 13 under par.