Alexander Levy holds nerve to claim third European Tour title at Bad Griesbach

Levy holds nerve to claim third European Tour title

Alexander Levy has edged out Ross Fisher at the second playoff hole to claim victory at the European Open.

The Frenchman holed a long-range birdie after earlier seeing his four-shot overnight lead disappear on the fourth and final day of the fog-delayed tournament.

Fisher fired a bogey-free round of 64 to take things all the way, capitalising fully on his opponent's four dropped shots - two of which came on the final three holes - but was unable to hold his nerve in the sudden-death situation.

The pair exchanged pars on the first playoff hole at Bad Griesbach, before Levy claimed his third European Tour title with a 25-footer on his next visit to the 18th.

Martin Kaymer, a wildcard pick for Europe in next week's Ryder Cup, finished in sixth spot, while Thomas Pieters was 14 strokes adrift of the pacesetters on five-under.

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