Miguel Angel Jimenez: Still Winning at 50

Last weekend, at the Spanish Open, Miguel Angel Jimenez became the first man over the age of 50 to win on the European Tour. Golf Monthly takes a look at Jimenez's victory on May 18

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Last weekend Miguel Angel Jimenez became the first man over the age of 50 to win on the European Tour. Golf Monthly takes a look at Jimenez's victory on May 18 at the Spanish Open

Miguel Angel Jimenez celebrates with the trophy after winning the Open de Espana held at PGA Catalunya Resort on May 18, 2014 in Girona, Spain. Photography: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.

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The Spaniard thanks the fans for their applause after completing the final round of the Open de Espana. Photography: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.

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Miguel Angel Jimenez celebrates with the trophy after clinching victory on the first extra hole at the Open de Espana on May 18. Photography: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

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Jimenez hits his second shot on the 1st hole during the final round of the Open de Espana. Photography: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

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Jimenez smokes his famous cigar and poses with the trophy after winning the Open de Espana held at PGA Catalunya Resort. Photography: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.

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Jimenez celebrates on the 18th green with his caddie Clifford Botha after his victory at the weekend. Photography: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.

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