With this win at the 2004 Celtic Manor Wales Open Simon Khan beat his best previous European Tour International Schedule finish of tied fourth at the 2003 Caltex Masters, presented by Carlsberg Singapore 2003.
First victory as a professional
Gains a two year Tour exemption until the end of 2006
Collects his largest European Tour prize of €375,092 (£250,000)
The 202nd English win on The European Tour International Schedule
The 66th different English golfer to win on The European Tour International Schedule
The third English victory of 2004, following Brian Davis (ANZ Championship) and Barry Lane (The Daily Telegraph Damovo British Masters)
The second consecutive English victory, following Ian Poulter in 2003
The seventh first-time winner on The 2004 European Tour International Schedule, following Marcel Siem (dunhill championship), Thongchai Jaidee (Carlsberg Malaysian Open), Christopher Hanell (Madeira Island Open), Phil Mickelson (Masters Tournament), Christian Cévaër (Canarias Open de España) and Scott Drummond (Volvo PGA Championship)
The 118th European Tour win by a former European Challenge Tour Member
The 63rd different former Challenge Tour Member to win on The European Tour
Joins Steen Tinning (2000) as the only other player to make the Celtic Manor Wales Open their first victory
His 267 (-21) creates a new 72 hole record for The Celtic Manor Wales Open
