Rookie Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal held his nerve to claim one of Europe's top prizes by winning the French Open in only his 17th European Tour start.
Larrazabal, 25, again thwarted several of Europe's most illustrious names as he closed with a four-under par 67 for a 15-under total of 269 to finish four shots clear of eight-times European number one Colin Montgomerie.
Montgomerie, recording his best result since winning the European Open a year ago, holed a 40ft birdie putt on the 18th for a 68 to assure him sole possession of second place.
Denmark's Ryder Cup hopeful Soren Hansen, second in this event last year, carded a 69 to finish a further stroke back.
Australian Richard Green finished fourth after carding a four-under 67 final round for a 8-under 276 for the tournament, seven shots behind Larrazabal.