good story. i would have done the same frankly. it didnt cost him either way.
i personally dont care for outrageous showboating and humiliating of ones opponents. its rare to see people who play with true class and honor anymore. we need more joe montana's, michael jordan's, larry bird's, arnold palmer's, joe frazier's etc. True hard core sportsman. they know how to win with grace and not turn into obnoxious showboats in such a way that it takes away from any of their achievements.
i respect graceful losers much more than obnoxious winners.