Justin Rose tried his best to emulate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday by throwing away a four shot lead on the final round of the Volvo Masters.
In the end Rose hung on to win a three-way play-off against compatriot Simon Dyson and Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen.
In doing so, the 27 year old did enough to snatch the European Order of Merit from the controversially absent leader Ernie Els.
Els' absence was a further sign of the power of money and sponsorship disrupting the world of sport.
The Big Easy was obliged to leave the European Tour for the final weekend and fulfil a three year commitment at the Singapore Masters, where he missed the cut.
Money Matters
Ernie won the Order of Merit in 2003 and 2004 and after winning the World Matchplay at Wentworth (£1mill) held a slender lead over Rose and last years winner, Padraig Harrington.
It was never going to be enough though and Rose, who has been one of the most consistent players at the Majors this season fully deserved the crown.
Now he needs to really focus his game on winning a Major, he definitely has the swing and composure to do it, so good luck to him.
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