Brit v. Brit in World Golf Championship
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:33 pmPoulter defeats Casey to win World Match Play title
[quote]Ian Poulter secured his first victory on American soil after edging out compatriot Paul Casey 4&2 in the WGC-Accenture Match Play final in Arizona.
Poulter made the stronger start and was 4 up after 14 holes before Casey reduced the deficit to two at the half-way stage on the 36-hole final.
But, after regaining a 4 up lead early on in the final 18, Poulter saw the lead reduced to 2 up on the 28th hole.
A missed Casey putt on the 32nd proved crucial as Poulter held on to win.
The victory, which earns Poulter a mammoth $1,400,000 (
[quote]Ian Poulter secured his first victory on American soil after edging out compatriot Paul Casey 4&2 in the WGC-Accenture Match Play final in Arizona.
Poulter made the stronger start and was 4 up after 14 holes before Casey reduced the deficit to two at the half-way stage on the 36-hole final.
But, after regaining a 4 up lead early on in the final 18, Poulter saw the lead reduced to 2 up on the 28th hole.
A missed Casey putt on the 32nd proved crucial as Poulter held on to win.
The victory, which earns Poulter a mammoth $1,400,000 (