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10 shocking upsets and underdog runs in WGC-Match Play history

The extended PGA Tour hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic means this week we’re without one of the more exciting events on the schedule.

There won’t be any jaw-dropping upsets or dramatic comebacks this week at the WGC-Dell Match Play Championship, which is one of the more unpredictable tournaments contested each year. But that doesn’t mean we can’t look back on a few memorable – and improbable – moments.

From unexpected singular match results to dramatic runs through the bracket, here's a look back on 10 of the biggest upsets in the 20-year history of the event:

Nick O’Hern tops Tiger (2005, 2007)

Tiger Woods may be the greatest player of his generation, but he had an Achilles’ heel when it came to this event: specifically, one lanky, left-handed Aussie.