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With this victory: Geoff Ogilvy
 

Earns his second career victory at the age of 28 years, 8 months, and 15 days (2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson, 2006 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship)

WGC and Accenture Match Play Championship Notes

 Second Australian to win a World Golf Championships event, joining Craig Parry (2002 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational).

 After trailing in 20 holes of his first four matches (80 holes), trailed in only three holes in his final two matches (49 holes).

 Wins Accenture Match Play Championship in just second World Golf Championship start, having finished in a tie for 41st at the 2005 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

 Posted only three bogeys in his final 75 holes.

 Joins Jeff Maggert as the only two players to win in their debut at the Accenture Match Play Championship.

As the No. 52-ranked player in this week’s field, defeated six opponents ranked higher.

2006 NOTES

 Jumps to third on the PGA TOUR Official Money List with $1,548,234.

 Jumps into top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

CAREER NOTES

 Earns three-year exemption on the PGA TOUR that will take him through the 2009 season.

 Earns a second consecutive trip to the 2007 Mercedes Championships in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii.

 Career earnings now stand at $7,676,587.

2006 PGA TOUR SUMMARY

Tournaments entered—5; in money--4; top-10 finishes—1; top-25 finishes--4

BIRTHDATE: June 11, 1977
BIRTHPLACE: Adelaide, South Australia
RESIDES: Melbourne, Australia; Scottsdale, Arizona
FAMILY: Wife, Juli
HEIGHT: 6-2
WEIGHT: 180
TURNED PRO: 1998
JOINED PGA TOUR: 2000