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Masters victory moves Immelman up to world number 15

Trevor Immelman from South Africa won the Masters Tournament at Augusta National having lead since round one, making him the first wire-to-wire winner since Raymond Floyd in 1976.

On a final day with blustery winds averaging 20 miles per hour Immelman shot a final round of 3-over-par 75 for a three stroke victory over world number one Tiger Woods.

Immelman becomes only the second South African Masters Champion, his victory coming on the 30th anniversary of Gary Player’s third Green Jacket win. The 28-year-old 2008 Masters Champion climbs 14 places to world number 15.

Woods' second place increased his lead over world number two Phil Mickelson by over one average point, while Mickelson in tied fifth also distanced himself from world number three Ernie Els, who missed the cut.

Padraig Harrington, who also finished tied fifth, moves from 12th to 11th, and Vijay Singh in tied 14th moves up from 10th to 8th.

Despite falling away badly to tie in 36th after co-leading the first round, Justin Rose moves from 9th into 7th spot.

April 14, 2008