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We may relentlessly mock him for his golf clothes, but not since Faldo's Masters victory over 13 years ago has there been a golfing victory for an Englishman like Ian Poulter's defeat of Paul Casey in the final of the Accenture Match Play. In his own words, "It’s been a long time coming. I’m very happy. I knew I was in great form coming in. I felt calm all day on the golf course. Nerves didn’t come into it." To be honest, Poulter didn't need to tell us that; it was obvious from the way he played that he was confident to the core, as he wiped the floor with Paul Casey's valient efforts to keep up.



Now rated fifth in the world rakings, Ian Poulter is only one position below Lee Westwood and a spot higher than Casey! As great as this is for Poulter, it is even better for English golf as a whole, as our countymen now make up 50% of the Top Six ranked world golfers! When you consider Tiger Woods is still the top ranked player, the top six are essentially a top five; three of whom are English! A staggering achievement all round!