Ian Poulter, the flamboyant and funky player from England, has entered the 20s in the world ranking with his win in the JB Were Masters in Melbourne, Australia. He won the title with three shots. He was ranked No. 28 in the world after winning the Volvo World Match Play Championship held in Spain, May, 2011, but moved up again following this latest victory.

Poulter played brilliantly on the day, exactly what was required of him to win the tournament. He beat Geoff Ogilvy by wiping out his two-shot lead with an eagle at short 233-metre par-four first hole. Poulter was absolutely unfazed about the prospect of sinking a five metre par saver in the 5^th. At the 2^nd and 3^rd, he desperately had to try to save his par, but he was cool and focused about it.

Ian Poulter clutched the winning run with a five-metre birdie putt at the 7^th and then improved it with another at 599- metre par-five 9^th. After ensuring his easy win, all he had to do was play a black nine and he easily won the title. Ogilvy had been the more likely player to win the tournament but he did not take many chances and on the day it mattered, played worse than Poulter. Ogilvy shot 12 successive pars before finally dropping shots at 13 and 15.

Poulter didn’t have an impressive season this year, but his win at the JBWere Masters enables him to end the year on a high note. Poulter had been criticized for his lack of form and his bold fashion statements, due to the bright and funky clothes he wears on tour but this outstanding win has silenced all. Poulter also battled a bout of food poisoning before the match. With this win at the end of the year, Ian Poulter has improved his world ranking and is now ranked 16^th in the world.