Nicolai Hojgaard takes European Amateur

June 30, 2018 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Nicolai Hojgaard <br>(Golf.dk Photo)

Nicolai Hojgaard held off four players who shared second at 6-under

WASSENAAR, Netherlands (June 30, 2018) - Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark had some breathing room with one hole remaining at the European Amateur but he did everything in his power to make things as interesting as possible.

Leading by three shots on the tee of the 72nd hole at Royal Hague Golf Club Hojgaard managed to piece together a double-bogey on the closing par-5 to just hold on by a stroke. Following rounds of 71-69-68 Hojgaard began the final round 8-under and was as low as 9-under on Saturday before settling for a 1-over 73 in the final round and a 7-under finish.

Ultimately the most decisive stroke of the day for Hojgaard, who played in the 2017 Made In Denmark on the European Tour, came in the form of a birdie par-4 16th. The win for Hojgaard helps the Denmark native continue what has already been an impressive season that includes a tied for sixth showing at the Portuguese International Amateur and a tied for 12th at the European Nations Cup.

Irish Amateur Open winner Robin Dawson (Ireland), Jerry Ji (Netherlands), Oklahoma State star Viktor Hovland (Norway) and Mitch Waite (England) all shared second at 6-under to round out the top-five.

Results: European Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Nicolai Hojgaard	, Denmark	1200	71-69-68-73=281
T2	Robin Dawson	, Ireland	900	71-72-71-68=282
T2	Jerry Ji	, Netherlands	900	69-74-70-69=282
T2	Viktor Hovland	, Norway	900	71-71-73-67=282
T2	Mitch Waite	, England	900	72-69-68-73=282

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About the European Amateur

The premier championship in Europe, conducted by the European Golf Association, which is comprised of 38 member countries. 72 hole stroke play format. After 54 holes the field is cut to the leading 60 players and ties. The winner earns a spot in the ...