Carl Suneson ended an 18-year wait for his first European tour title today when the 39-year-old Spaniard won the St Omer Open by three shots.
A closing two-under 69 for an eight-under 276 total allowed
Suneson to head Australian veteran Peter Fowler, Briton Marcus
Higley and Frenchman Francois Calmels for the €83,330 first
prize.
Suneson came to St Omer languishing in 188th place on the
European tour money list with a 14th visit to a qualifying school
in prospect.
His first full tour success, the tour's 13th maiden win of
the season, however ensured a one-year exemption for the 2008
season.
It turned out to be a disappointing tournament for David Higgins who fell away and eventually tied 23rd after opening with a first round 65 and a share of the first round lead. The Kerry man's final round 74 left him on five-over overall.
Stephen Browne closed with a 78 to finish way down the field (tied 76th) on 14-over.
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