With this win Nick Dougherty secured his first European Tour victory, in his 105th European Tour event as a professional. This victory beats his previous best European Tour performances of second in the 2003 Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters and tied second in the 2002 Qatar Masters.
Third first-time winner on the 2005 European Tour International Schedule, following Stephen Dodd (Volvo China Open) and Charl Schwartzel (dunhill championship)
Second consecutive top four finish, following his tied fourth in the South African Airways Open
The 70th different English player to win on The European Tour
The 209th English victory on The European Tour
Gains a European Tour exemption until the end of 2007
The fourth player to win after leading going into the final round in the first five events of the 2005 season
Became the youngest player to win the event, aged 22 and 251 days
The second youngest player to win on the 2005 European Tour International Schedule, behind Charl Schwartzel, who was 20 and 104 days, after winning the dunhill championship
