Quesne surprise winner of Andalucian Open

Little-known Frenchman Julien Quesne equalled the Aloha course record to become the shock winner of the Andalucian Open today.

Quesne surprise winner of Andalucian Open
Sun, 18 Mar, 2012 - 18:37

Little-known Frenchman Julien Quesne equalled the Aloha course record to become the shock winner of the Andalucian Open today.

The 31-year-old had never previously finished higher than 16th in any European Tour event, but birdied four of the last five holes for a 64 and two-stroke victory over Italian teenager Matteo Manassero.

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