Els' streak ended by Chinaman

Lian-Wei Zhang became the first Chinese winner on the European Tour by ending Ernie Els’ quest for a fourth straight victory in the Caltex Masters.

Els' streak ended by Chinaman

Lian-Wei Zhang became the first Chinese winner on the European Tour by ending Ernie Els’ quest for a fourth straight victory in the Caltex Masters.

World number two Els led by one shot playing the final hole but ran up a bogey five and then saw playing partner Zhang hole from five feet for birdie to snatch the title and £92,000 first prize.

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