WGC-Accenture: Ian Poulter the reigning

Poulter had won for the ninth time on the European Tour and moved to a career-best No. 5 in the world rankings. He earned $1.4 million this time.

This is the biggest prize of his career by far. At the same time, this is his first World Golf Championship. It is also the 34-year-old golfer’s first title on the American soil.

The trophy he is taking home from the Match Play Championship is called the "Walter Hagen Cup", which may be dated back to the great player Hagen.
 

Poulter is among golf's greatest players with 11 majors and regarded as much for his snappy attire as his record four straight PGA Championships when they were match play.
 

"It's been a long time coming," Poulter said, after closing out Casey with a par on the 34th hole. "I knew I was in great form. I felt comfortable all day on the golf course."
 

Paul Casey, on the other hand, became the first player that loses consecutive years in the championship match.
 

Dressed in pink T-shirt on an old day in the desert, this title put on a short-game clinic. He led over the final 28 holes on his way to a 4-and-2 victory over Paul Casey, which is also from England. This final is also called “an all-England final”.
 

Poulter said: "I've had an interesting ride from a lot of people's point of view of how I present myself on the golf course, as opposed to how well I can actually perform. This to me is very pleasing to be able to be in that position now. I guess 5 in the world stands for more than just what I wear on the golf course."
 

He is may be the No.1 in short shooting.
 

"Poulter played great," Casey said. "There were a lot of shots which I wanted to pull off and I didn't. He did a fantastic job of making putts and keeping the ball in play, and he kept the pressure on. And I got beaten."