WORKSOP'S Lee Westwood shot a brilliant 65 at The Belfry yesterday to lift the British Masters crown by an impressive five shots from Ian Poulter.
Westwood, who started one off the lead at eight under had three birdies in the opening nine to reach the turn in 33 and 11 under.
Another birdie on the 13th edged him further away from the field but then a birdie on the 16th followed by an eagle on the next hole put him out of sight with 15 under par and a prize of £300,000.
This was Westwood's 18th European Tour victory in his 322nd event and his second win this year.
He said: "I waited four years to win again in Spain earlier this year and now I have got a second one."
Westwood lives an hour away so had plenty of support but was overwhelmed by the reception he got. "I don't think I have ever been clapped the full length of the final hole before. It was very special."
Poulter, in the following group, bogeyed the last but still finished in second spot on his own at 10 under, worth £200,000.
A shot back was Westwood's Worksop clubmate Mark Foster who lead the competition on the final day for the first time in his career, setting off at 10 under.
A mixed round with four birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey at the 13th meant he was one over for the day finishing on his own in third place. He still picked up a cheque for £112,680 which probably softened the blow.
Birmingham's Sam Walker all but secured his tour card for next year with a four under 68 to finish seven under, sharing fourth place with seven others and earning himself £57, 805 in the process.
It could have been even better but for a 100 foot birdie putt with pulled up inches short.
He said: "Today I got off to great start again and composed myself well and Gavin (Absom his caddy) has been behind me every day, he has pushed me and talked to me all the way around and kept me going.
"My putting has been good all year and it has just happened here where I wanted it to happen. These are the best round I have ever putted on and I am just pleased I put a round together and didn't fall away on the weekend."
New boy Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland finished his first pro-tournament two over. He said: "It could have been a lot worse after the five bogeys going out. I am playing well and hitting it nicely but I guess I didn't really hole enough putts this week."
Stephen Dodd of Wales though might have finished down the field at five under but at least he could drive home in style winning a Jag estate for being nearest the pin on the 12th with his tee shot - 2ft 4in.