Westwood, Mickelson among ousted favorites

MARANA, Arizona - World No 1 Lee Westwood of England and US fourth seed Phil Mickelson were among Thursday's surprise losers in the second round at the World Golf Championships Match Play Championship.

Westwood and Mickelson weren't the only big guns spiked as two-time runner-up Paul Casey of England, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and South African Ernie Els also were ousted on a day of drama at Dove Mountain course.

Following the first round elimination of third seed Tiger Woods, it left the $8.5 million event somewhat lacking in star power with 16 players still standing.