Els wins record sixth matchplay

Ernie Els won a record-breaking sixth World Match Play championship at Wentworth today, beating Lee Westwood two and one in the 36-hole final.

Sun, 17 Oct, 2004 - 18:01

Ernie Els (pictured) won a record-breaking sixth World Match Play championship at Wentworth today, beating Lee Westwood two and one in the 36-hole final.

It earned the South African £1m (€1.4m) on his 35th birthday and was also his third successive victory in the event.

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