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Big bird lands Fisher a BMW

Ross Fisher made the shot of a lifetime to record the first ever albatross on the 18th at Wentworth Golf Club and win himself a BMW i8 Roadster Rosso Corsa at the BMW PGA Championship.

Ross Fisher

The Englishman has a long history with the Virginia Water venue having played it as a youngster and finished second at this event in 2009 - with two further top tens in the last two seasons.

He enjoyed a first on Saturday, however, recording just the second albatross in Rolex Series history with a four iron from 218 yards to send the bumper crowds enjoying the glorious sunshine in the grandstand wild.

His prize is the stunning i8 worth £132,930, and the achievement was even more special with his family present to see his magic moment.

"It was the best shot I've ever hit by a long way," he said.

"I slightly pulled it, looked away in disgust thinking it was too far left, and I heard the crowd's reaction as obviously it made the carry and the big cheer. I just looked at (caddie) Lee and it was like, 'oh my God, it's gone in, won the car'.

"Still a bit shocked really. Just surreal. What a great day.

"It was pretty special, growing up here, playing as a kid since '94 for 15 years. I had a couple of chances of winning the tournament.

"I lost to (Paul) Casey in 2009 when I shot 64 on Sunday. I hit a lovely three wood in there, I think it was. So to be hitting driver, four iron in today, making two - it'll take a little while to sink in but it feels pretty sweet.

"It's pretty special to have Jo and the kids, Harry and Eve, and have friends here.

"Sue, Jamie, their two girls, and it's the first experience for them coming to a golf tournament. What a golf tournament to come to - one of the most prestigious that we play in through the year.

"For them to witness me playing the back nine and the last, there will be a few drinks going on tonight, I would say."

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