Quiros fires 5-under 67, wins Dunhill Championship
MALELANE, South Africa -- Alvaro Quiros shot a 5-under 67 Sunday to beat Charl Schwartzel by one stroke and win his first European Tour event at the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
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The Spaniard had seven birdies and two bogeys at Leopard Creek Country Club to finish at 13-under 275 overall.
"I had a lot of luck, so I have to be happy," said Quiros, who was playing in his fourth tour event. "I don't know how to play conservatively, so I just went for it."
Schwartzel, who had led going into the final round, shot a 72. Lee Westwood (73) was third at 279, followed by Ross Fisher (70) and Darren Fichardt (69) at 280.
Schwartzel went into the water on the par-5 18th while shooting for the green on his second shot. He made par, but it was not good enough to force a playoff.
Ernie Els shot a second consecutive 69 despite four bogeys to finished tied for eighth at 282.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
