Alvaro Quiros had seven birdies and four bogeys Sunday for a 3-under 69, enough to win the Qatar Masters by three strokes over Louis Oosthuizen and Henrik Stenson and recorded his third win on the European Tour.

Quiros, a 26-year-old Spaniard, finished with a total score of 19-under 269 at the Doha Golf Course.

“Winning is not easy,” Quiros said. “It is easy for guys like Sergio Garcia and others who win so often. So, definitely it is a big surprise for me to win here.”

Oosthuizen (71) had three birdies and two bogeys, and Stenson (68) had an eagle on No. 10, three birdies and a bogey. Damien McGrane (67) was fourth, three strokes behind second place.

StrokeAverage.com client Andrew Coltart finished in a tie for 7th following rounds of 66, 69, 70 and 72, he is making steady progress since getting his tour card back at Q School in November last year.

Some helpful facts about Alvaro Quiros and his win:

• Becomes the 11th different winner in the 12 Qatar Masters, dating back to 1998
• His three shot victory is the largest on the 2009 European Tour International Schedule to date.
• Extends his European Tour exemption until the end of the 2011 season
• Moves to a career-high of 28th in the Official World Golf Ranking
• Gains a place in the HSBC Champions in November
• Gains a place in the 2009 World Golf Championships  – Bridgestone Invitational
• His fifth win of his professional career
• The 213th European Tour win by a former European Challenge Tour player