Richard McEvoy claims first European Tour title after winning Porsche European Open

Richard McEvoy held his nerve at the death to win the Porsche European Open by one shot on Sunday.

The Englishman sank a 20-foot putt on the 18th at Green Eagle Golf Courses in Hamburg to claim his maiden European Tour title, finishing on 11 under par.

McEvoy – playing in his 285th European Tour event – saw off competition from Renato Paratore, Christofer Blomstrand and Allen John. 

The Englishman claimed his maiden European Tour title after holding his nerve at the death

Eddie Pepperell slammed Bryson DeChambeau’s actions following McEvoy’s winning putt

While McEvoy marched onto victory, American duo Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed both imploded during the final round.

And after McEvoy’s winning putt, DeChambeau appeared to be cold with his rival as he was seen giving the Englishman a very brief handshake.

Following the action, Eddie Pepperell slammed DeChambeau’s actions, writing on Twitter: ‘Has to be said, as far as classless handshakes go, that was a good’n!’    

39-year-old McEvoy has enjoyed a great time of late as he has become the first player to win on the Challenge Tour and European Tour in successive weeks.

McEvoy snatched a one-shot victory in Hamburg thanks to a 20-foot putt on the 18th hole

Speaking after the enthralling action, McEvoy was full of delight with his historic achievement.

‘Absolutely incredible,’ he told Sky Sports. ‘It was a rollercoaster ride big time today. 

‘But I fought hard, I believed and even at the last I overpowered my caddie to lay it up and give myself the best opportunity to make birdie and managed to do it.

‘I’ve tried to enjoy my golf as much as possible. Not that I haven’t been but I just needed to do that little bit more and it’s just come up proper trumps.’ 

DeChambeau and Patrick Reed both imploded during the final round on Sunday in Germany