Faldo made too many bogeys to challenge

"To come here after losing to Tiger Woods in a play-off last week and shoot 64 in the first round probably took more out of me than I realised," said Montgomerie.

It was even more scrappy from Faldo, who made seven birdies and four birdies on his way to a 69.

Spain's Carlos Rodiles went out with Hansen in the final round but made no impression on the lead with a round of 72.

Only a late burst from Argentinian veteran Eduardo Romero suggested a challenge for the title, and he moved within four with an eagle on the 12th.

But moments later Hansen birdied the 14th, Romero dropped a stroke up ahead, and the lead was back to an unassailable six strokes.

Hansen knew that a good start was vital over Wentworth's difficult opening holes, and with two birdies and a bogey he was one up for the day by the fifth.

And when he holed a massive putt on the ninth to go seven clear the result was beyond doubt.

With the chasing pack faltering, the star performer of the final day, apart from Hansen, was Jarrod Moseley.

The Australian started the day way back on two under but produced a magnificent 63 to equal the course record, and jump into the top eight.