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Sun 06 Jun 2007Suneson ends 18-year win droughtCarl Suneson ended an 18-year wait for his first European tour title today when the 39-year-old Spaniard won the St Omer Open by three shots.A closing two-under 69 for an eight-under 276 total allowed Suneson to head Australian veteran Peter Fowler, Briton Marcus Higley and Frenchman Francois Calmels for the €83,330 first prize.     Suneson came to St Omer languishing in 188th place on the European tour money list with a 14th visit to a qualifying school in prospect.     His first full tour success, the tour's 13th maiden win of the season, however ensured a one-year exemption for the 2008 season.