England's Morrison wins Spanish Open

James Morrison has won the Spanish Open by four shots from a foursome of players, including defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez.

James Morrison has won the Spanish Open by four shots after shooting a 3-under 69 in Sunday's final round.

The Englishman entered the day tied for the lead with David Howell and pulled away by hitting three birdies while not dropping a shot at the Real Club de Golf El Prat.

Morrison finished the tournament on a total of 10-under 278.

It was the 30-year-old's second career win on the European Tour, and the 250,000 euro ($A350,000) purse was the biggest of his career.

His first win came at the Madeira Islands Open in 2010.

"In years past when I haven't done it it's been too much looking at leaderboards and outside influences, and today ... (I) stuck to my process all day long and executed, which feels amazing," Morrison said.

Defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez rose into a tie for second after the Spaniard eagled the fourth hole en route to a 67.

Howell (73), Francesco Molinari (71) and Edouard Espana (69) also shared second.

Australia's Wade Ormsby shot a superb final-round 65 to finish with a share of ninth place, seven shots behind Morrison.


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