England's Ian Poulter has won the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling by a single shot from his countryman Simon Dyson and Italian sensation Matteo Manassero. It was Poulter's 10th European Tour victory.
The 34-year-old claimed the lead in the tournament with a scintillating second round of 60 and he maintained his position at the top of the leaderboard to the finish.
Poulter took a two-stroke lead into the final round with Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell in second place. Three birdies on the front nine helped the Englishman keep his nose in front, then a spectacular eagle at the par-5 13th all but secured his victory.
"It feels more than good," said Poulter. "It was nice, I felt calm all day. I felt as if I just kept going around my business, I thought if I made a few birdie putts that would be enough to win - it's very pleasing to do so."
"I'm disappointed," he said. "I played great today, I just didn't hole a thing on the back nine. It was still a great week though."
Graeme McDowell ended the week in fifth spot and picked up a cheque for €76,689. It means he's reduced Martin Kaymer's lead at the top of the Race to Dubai standings to just €290,000.
UBS Hong Kong Open Hong Kong GC, Hong Kong Nov 18-21, purse €1,800,000, par 70
