Secured his fourth and most recent title in dramatic style at the 2013 Open de España. Edged out Germany's Max Kieffer on the ninth hole of a sudden-death play-off, equaling the European Tour record for the longest play-off, set at the 1989 Dutch Open.

Became the 12th player to reach 600 European Tour events in January 2019, at the age of 44.

Graduated from the European Challenge Tour in 1997 when he finished fourth in the Rankings after winning twice during the season.

Sealed his maiden European Tour title at the 2005 Open de Madrid.