Sergio Garcia moved up to a career-high third in the world after his first European Tour win since 2005 in the Castellon Masters.
The 28-year-old, hosting the inaugural event at the Club de Campo del Mediterraneo where his father is still the host professional, closed with a four-under 67 to finish three shots ahead of Sweden's Peter Hedblom.
Garcia, who dedicated his win to compatriot Seve Ballesteros who remains in hospital after a third brain operation, said: "It feels absolutely awesome.
"It just feels very special and means so much.
"Just getting the tournament here was special for me and my family but to play the way I did and win it is awesome.
"I had so many positive comments throughout the week from everybody and I hope this can be a great tournament for many years to come."
It was a fairytale win for the 28-year-old, who took a four-shot lead into the final round following scores of 66, 65 and 66 and never relinquished top spot on the leaderboard.
Afterwards, he paid tribute to 51-year-old Ballesteros, who remains in intensive care in a Madrid hospital.
"I couldn't help but think of Seve," said Garcia.
"I'm sending all my love to him and his family and hope he recovers soon.
"I hope this victory helps him to get a little better."
Garcia held off the strong challenge of Hedblom, the only player who threatened to spoil the occasion when he opened his final round with four successive birdies.
But he never got ahead of Garcia, who used his knowledge of every nook and cranny of the course to complete victory.
English duo David Lynn and Simon Dyson were tied for second overnight alongside Hedblom and Soren Kjeldsen, but failed to close the gap and ended up joint fourth after rounds of 69.
"I didn't play amazing and when Peter had such a great start I thought these guys were not making it easy for me," added Garcia.
"On the back nine I felt I had it under control and had a lot of chances and putts but didn't make that many."
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