Allenby sets pace in Dubai World Championship
Nov. 19, 2009 - 10:55 AM ET
Robert Allenby shot a 7-under-par 65 in the opening round of the Dubai World Championship, good for a one-stroke lead over Lee Westwood, Camilo Villegas and Chris Wood.
Allenby buried eight birdies at the Greg Norman-designed Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in the United Arab Emirates. Thirty-three of the 58 entrants are under par through 18 holes. Notables not among that lot are Justin Rose (E), Miguel Angel Jimenez (E), Ross Fisher (+1), Luke Donald (+1), Ernie Els (+2) and Graeme McDowell (+4). Paul Casey (rib muscle) and Anthony Kim (fatigue) are the only two eligible not competing.