[Photo credit: Aquashot/aspeurope.com by Masurel] Australian Drew Courtney, 31, won the Islas Canarias Santa Pro today.

Todaysmaiden WQS win for Drew takes him toNo. 9 on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) ratings.

The back up venue of La Santa Lefthanders provided the surfers with excellent three to four metre surf .

I am speechless right now, its just amazing to win this major event and moreover in these waves, Courtney said. Its my first win ever in twelve years on tour and its been an epic day with great surf. It was a close heat and to finish on top is pretty amazing.

Courtney from New South Wales, linked a series of powerful top to bottom on the railmanoeuvres mixed with fast shallow water tube rides, resulting in a heat score of 19.23.

ISLAS CANARIAS SANTA PRO FINAL
1st, Drew Courtney(Australia) 19.23 pts
2nd, Bernardo Miranda (Brazil) 16.64 pts