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Andrew Johnston won his first European Tour event with victory at the Open de Espana

Andrew Johnston is determined to prove he is no 'one-hit wonder' after claiming his first European Tour win at the Open de Espana.

On Sunday, Johnston made history by becoming the first player to win a regular tour event with an over-par score (+1) since Ian Woosnam's victory at the Scottish Open in 1996. 

The 27-year-old, who rose more than 100 places in the world rankings following victory at Valderrama, ended the weekend as No 125 in the world. 

Andrew Johnston of England walks past spectators on the 18th green after his round during the final round on day four
Image: Andrew Johnston had started the weekend as No 233 in the world

"It's a great confidence boost, knowing that I've got extensions until 2018," Johnston told Sky Sports Now. "The idea now is to try and back it up and prove that I am not a one-hit wonder and try and win again."

Johnston also revealed how his victory was received at his regular golf club in north Middlesex. 

He added: "It has been crazy back home. All the boys at north Middlesex have been sending me videos of them celebrating. They looked more nervous than I was, it has just been crazy."

With this win: Andrew Johnston
With this win: Andrew Johnston

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Johnston carded a final round of 70 to finish one shot ahead of Joost Luiten of the Netherlands with Spain's Sergio Garcia a further stroke back following a closing 67.

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"I know I can go round there and shoot a good score. I found something on the fourth hole, where I hit a really nice lay-up and I just stuck with that. I started to hit some nice iron shots into the holes and felt comfortable," he added.

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