Robert Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai

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Friday, November 20, 2009 - Added 118d 14h ago

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy vied for the European Tour money title.

Allenby had eight birdies and only one bogey on the Earth Course, which is hosting the $7.5 million final event of the European Tour season. He was one shot ahead of Westwood, Chris Wood and Camilo Villegas, who all shot 66.

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Lee Westwood from England tees off on the 16th hole at the Earth course, Jumeirah Golf States during the first round of Dubai World Championship European Tour golf tournament in Dubai.