Worldwide Golf

WORLDWIDE Golf columnist Ross Fisher confirmed his status as one of the most exciting prospects in golf with a stunning 4&3 victory against America's controversial Ryder Cup star Anthony Kim in the 36-hole final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain.

Fisher, who secured his passage to the final at Finca Cortesin in Malaga by beating Masters Champion Angel Cabrera having previously emerged from a tough group which included Camilo Villegas and Lee Westwood, never gave his opponent a chance as putt after putt found its destination. The win, his third on The European Tour, moves him to fourth in The Race to Dubai, after he claimed the €750,000 winner's cheque, and 17^th in the Official World Golf Ranking. The victory was no less than Fisher deserves after a stellar season that saw him emerge as the best performing player in the world across all four majors combined.

"This is a massive confidence boost for me," said Fisher who headed straight off to China for the WGC-HSBC Champions before a trip to Dubai for the Dubai World Championship and a shot at becoming Europe's No. 1. "I felt like I played well and did a good job of putting the pressure on him. I was relieved to get to 3-up though. At that point I knew I just had to finish the job off.

"I could have won every Major this year if things had gone my way - I led all four at some point - so I've been very consistent without winning. But this is a big step up for me. Anything with the word 'world' in the title has to mean a great deal."

Worldwide Golf congratulates Ross on his fantastic victory. Look out for our December issue where Ross will telling us all about his experiences in Spain.