With the applause of the delighted crowds who witnessed his stunning victory at the OMEGA European Masters in Crans-Montana in September still ringing in his ears, Ernie Els has celebrated yet another win in a string of golfing victories that have made this the most successful year of his career to date. After beating Thomas Björn at the final of the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, Els has joined the ranks of Seve Ballesteros and Gary Player to become a five-time winner of the prestigious title.