Fisher sees the positives

Englishman content despite disappointing finale in Shanghai

Last updated: 12th November 2007

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Fisher sees victory slide away

I held myself very well when I played with Tiger (in Dubai) and to hear someone of Phil's stature saying positive things about me yesterday, that I have got some serious game, I can take a lot from that.

Ross Fisher
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Ross Fisher was keen to take the positives from the HSBC Champions tournament despite his final-hole meltdown that eventually enabled Phil Mickelson to clinch the first title of the new European Tour season.

Fisher, who won his first career title at the KLM Open back in August, appeared to have a second within his grasp as he stood on the final tee in Shanghai a shot clear on Sunday.

However, a duffed chip that found water eventually saw him make a double-bogey seven allowing Mickelson - who could only make a bogey himself - to force a play-off that also included Lee Westwood.

The world number two went on to prevail at the second extra hole leaving Fisher to reflect on what might have been.

However, the 26-year-old - who has moved up to tenth on the Ryder Cup points list on the back of his performance - insists he has plenty to take from the event in Shanghai, not least some glowing praise from Mickelson.

Good things

"There are a lot of good things to come out of this week," stated the Englishman.

"I wanted to come here to win, obviously that wasn't the case, but I can walk out of here with my head held high.

"I played two rounds of golf with Mickelson, who to me is the best golfer in the world after Woods.

"I held myself very well when I played with Tiger (in Dubai) and to hear someone of Phil's stature saying positive things about me yesterday, that I have got some serious game, I can take a lot from that.

"I've pushed the world number two all the way and I've beaten guys like Ernie Els this week and obviously Monty (Colin Montgomerie) missed the cut. I am a little disappointed not to walk way with the trophy, but it's been a great week."