23 May 2011

Poulter wins World Matchplay title

6:02 am on 23 May 2011

The English golfer Ian Poulter has ended a prolonged slump with a 2-and-1 victory over his Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald at the World Match Play Championship in Spain.

Poulter went 2up with a tap-in birdie on the 16th hole and sealed victory at the 17th to deny Donald a victory which would have given him the world number one ranking.

Poulter's ranking has improved to number 15.