Green survived a blunder at the last hole to win a play-off

Richard Green survived missing two short putts at the 18th hole to beat Jean-Francois Remesy in a play-off and win the Austrian Open title in Vienna.

Five birdies in six holes put Remesy in contention and when Green failed to par the last, they had to replay the 18th after finishing tied on 16 under.

Remesy's approach shot then found rocks near the water and he could only manage a bogey six, while Green parred.

The win was the Australian's first on the European Tour for 10 years.

He had not won a title since he overcame major champions Greg Norman and Ian Woosnam in the 1997 Dubai Desert Classic.

Since then he has often shown frailty when victory has beckoned and he proved fragile once again, enduring the early setback of a double bogey at the third after starting the final round three shots ahead.

He lost the lead to Miguel Angel Jimenez when the Spaniard eagled the fifth.

But the former Ryder Cup player's chances ended when he failed to birdie the 15th.

Another left-hander, Britain's Chris Gane, holed a 30-foot eagle putt on the last to join Jimenez in a share of third place with Swede Michael Jonzon on 15 under.

Afterwards, Green, who lost a play-off at the KLM Open last year, admitted his lack of success had held him back over the years.

"I've had that self-doubt in me for quite a long time," said the 36-year-old.

"I've got myself into position and played three rounds great but not four, so to get across the line is a huge relief.

"I was probably as nervous as I've ever been on the 18th green and I think that showed with the three putts. I was fortunate that I got into a play-off and still had a chance."

Remsey's second-place finish was harsh considering how he had pulled himself back into contention.

But having only made the cut in three of the first 13 events of the season, the Frenchman drew positives from his performance.

"I was struggling towards the end because it's been a long time not being in that position," he said.

"I did my best so I am pretty happy about what I've achieved after the last few months."