Richard Bland claims maiden European Tour title at 478th attempt at The Belfry

England’s Richard Bland celebrates winning the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry (Tim Goode/PA)

An emotional Richard Bland defeated Guido Migliozzi in a play-off to win his first European Tour title at the 478th attempt after a dramatic finish to the Betfred British Masters.

Bland parred the first extra hole at The Belfry after Migliozzi three-putted from long range to become the oldest first-time winner in European Tour history.