Olesen Becomes First Dane to Win British Amateur

Copenhagen, Denmark – Thorbjørn Olesen has become the first Dane to win the British Amateur Championship, after defeating England’s Ashley Chesters 5&4 in the final at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales.

The 19-year-old Olesen, who is ranked 22nd in the world amateur rankings, played superbly throughout the week and was never behind in the final. He birdied the opening two holes and never looked back, eventually closing out the match on the 14th green.

Olesen’s victory is a major breakthrough for Danish golf and is sure to inspire a new generation of golfers in his home country. He is the first non-British winner of the British Amateur since 2005 and the first player from continental Europe to win the title since 1985.