With this win Thomas Björn secured his eighth victory on The European Tour International Schedule in his 217th European Tour event It was his first European Tour win since the 2002 BMW International Open – a gap of 57 European Tour events – and his 14th win as a professional.
The 13th Danish win on The European Tour
Extends his Tour exemption until the end of 2007
Gains a place in the 2005 World Golf Championships – NEC Invitational
Sixth top ten finish of the 2005 season and 61st of his European Tour career
The 135th European Tour win by a former European Challenge Tour Member
The fifth win on the 2005 European Tour International Schedule by a former Challenge Tour Member, following Stephen Dodd (Volvo China Open), Niclas Fasth (Holden New Zealand Open), Robert-Jan Derksen (Madeira Island Open Caixa Geral de Depositos) and Peter Hanson (Jazztel Open de España en Andalucia)
First European Tour International Schedule victory via a play-off, defeating Brian Davis and David Howell
