Richard Bland

[Deleted member 23344]

Congratulations to him. His first win on the European Tour at his 478th attempt! Dreams do come true!

 

[fundy]

at least spell his name right

 

[Deleted member 23344]

at least spell his name right

Edited ... bloody auto correct!

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Absolutely delighted for him and his family, known them for years. Used to play every week with his brother who was also a very useful player

 

[chrisd]

Super 2nd shot from a poor lie!

Pleased for him, he's earned it

 

[Slab]

Great TV, watching him this week it's hard to believe he hasn't got it done before

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Great TV, watching him this week it's hard to believe he hasn't got it done before

His first year on tour he had a 6ft putt in a 4 man play-off to win the Irish Open. I wonder how his career would have panned out if he'd holed that, it's all about confidence and self belief at the top level

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Cracking last round to watch. Plenty of good play, some risk and reward holes and a heartwarming win. What's not to enjoy?

 

[IanM]

It was a great watcH. So pleased for him

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

The win moves him up to 14th in the R2D. Not sure how much the winners cheque is but the 2 year exemption is big for a 48 year old.

 

[Golfnut1957]

I didn't see the golf I was playing, but I have just seen the interview with Tim Barter. Bland's crying, Barter is crying, all his family are crying. It's a brilliant story.

 

[BrianM]

Great feel good story, hope him and the family are enjoying the champagne tonight.

 

[MarkT]

Loved his answer to how he’d be celebrating; dropping Oli Wilson at Heathrow, dropping a toilet bag off at David Howell’s and then home

 

[clubchamp98]

nice win. At last.
One of those players who’s to good not to win one.
Didn’t see it been playing.
Watch it tomorrow.

 

[4LEX]

Really pleased for him. Used to see him at The Wisley on the range hitting balls for 5-6 hours a day between events.

Top guy as well, great news

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I’ve set a new golfing objective...?? Great stuff.

 

[NearHull]

Despite having money on Migliozzi, I was very pleased to Richard Bland win. I enjoyed watching all four days though I had to skip through all the repetitive interviews ( it’s important to hit the fairways/greens/keep out of trouble etc etc)

 

[SaintHacker]

Really pleased for him, more so given that he is a local lad

 

[njrose51]

He was the first pro I met when I worked at the Tour, at Close House for the British Masters a few years ago. Always very friendly, approachable. So pleased he has got a win!!!

 

[richart]

Think he could make a fortune on the Senior Tour.

Similar career to Carl Mason, who finally got a win in his 40's and then went on to dominate European Senior Tour for years.