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2005 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship

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Golf in CaliforniaSports competitions in San Diego County, CaliforniaWGC Match Play

The 2005 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship was a golf tournament that was played from February 24–27, 2005 at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. It was the seventh WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship and the first of four World Golf Championships events held in 2005. The Championship was due to start on Wednesday February 23 but was delayed by a day because of wet conditions. The first round was played on February 24, while both the second and third rounds were played on February 25.David Toms won his first World Golf Championships event by defeating Chris DiMarco 6 and 5 in the 36 hole final.

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