Goosen's route to the top

Retief Goosen starts the season well, sharing second place at the Dunhill Championship to earn over £40,000

A few weeks later Goosen claims his first and only title of the year winning the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth

Some strong putting puts Goosen in contention in the US Masters, but he finishes second to Tiger Woods

The South African is respected as one of the most consistent players on the European circuit

Goosen pips Padraig Harrington to the Order of Merit title after finishing ahead of him at the Volvo Masters

33-year-old Goosen is the first-ever non-European to win the Order of Merit two years in a row

Being the highest earner on the European tour this season may be rewarding but it's not always glamorous