Ilonen claims historic World Match Play Championship win

Mikko Ilonen became the first Finnish player to win the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Sunday after a hard-fought victory over top seed Henrik Stenson at The London Club.

Ilonen carded four birdies and no bogeys despite the windy conditions to win 3&1 and secure the first prize of €650,000, almost double his previous biggest payday from winning the Irish Open in June.