They were meant for each other - the so-called fifth Major and the nearly man of Major tournament golf. That's a bit harsh, perhaps. And it does glaze over the fact that most people who aren't employed or related to Paul Goydos were happy to see Sergio Garcia win The Players Championship in the first play-off in tournament history, after Goydos's bogey on 18 saw him stumble at the final hole of regulation play.

We couldn't be happier for Sergio (we could if The Bet Detective had put a few quid on Sergio Garcia before the tournament started - Ed), particularly as he had the good grace to thank Tiger for playing his part by not playing the tournament. As it happens, Garcia joins Tiger as the only players to finish runner-up The Players Championship then go on to win the event the following year.

OK, so Day Three went missing in action just like Day One, but let's face it, we live in Britain and when the sun shines, you've got to get out there...

Anyhoo, a great day for Hennie Otto, who made up for blowing a final day lead a few weeks back in Madeira by keeping his nerve in Italy. He won his first European Tour event with a final 69 for 25-under, a shot clear of Oliver Wilson, who must have given Otto the fright of his life with a fantastic 64.

Robert Karlsson gave The Bet Detective some solace with third at 23-under, while Phil Archer and Marcel Siem tied fourth at 21-under. John Daly shot 67,73,68, 68 to finish tied 23rd.