«Breaking News» Matt Fitzpatrick follows in Seve Ballesteros' footsteps to defend his Omega European Masters title

Matt Fitzpatrick became the first man since Seve Ballesteros to successfully defend his Omega European Masters title in Switzerland.

The Englishman, who was overlooked for a Ryder Cup wild card in midweek, followed in the footsteps of Ballesteros, who won back-to-back titles in 1977 and 1978.

Fitzpatrick came into the final round with a two-shot lead but in the end got the job done on a play-off hole as he beat Lucas Bjerregaard.    

Matt Fitzpatrick has successfully defended his Omega European Masters title in Switzerland

Fitzpatrick bounced back in emphatic style after being overlooked for the Ryder Cup

Bjerregaard, who started the final round four shots behind Fitzpatrick, was the clubhouse leader after a stunning seven-under-par 63 overhauled the Englishman and Frenchman Mike Lorenzo-Vera.

Fitzpatrick birdied the 18th to level with the Dane on 17 under and force an extra hole and then repeated the trick thanks to an awesome approach following a wayward tee shot in the play-off.

Bjerregaard missed his birdie putt, allowing Fitzpatrick to sink a 10-footer and claim a fifth European Tour title. 

Fitzpatrick shakes the sand of his shoes after playing a bunker shot from a greenside bunker

Popular Spaniard Seve Ballesteros won back-to-back titles in Switzerland in 1977 and 1978

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Main photo article Matt Fitzpatrick became the first man since Seve Ballesteros to successfully defend his Omega European Masters title in Switzerland.
The Englishman, who was overlooked for a Ryder Cup wild card in midweek, followed in the footsteps of Ballesteros, who won back-to-back titles in 1977 and...

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