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Tim Wiedemeyer Runs Away With the European Amateur at Linna Golf

Germany's top-ranked Tim Wiedemeyer, twice a near-miss at this title, breaks through in Finland — closing at 13 under to win by two over Nevill Ruiter and book his place in The 154th Open Championship.

Germany’s Tim Wiedemeyer is the 2026 European Amateur Champion, closing out a commanding wire-to-wire week at Linna Golf in Harviala, Finland with a final-round 68 to reach 13 under par (271) and win by two strokes.

After opening with a level-par 73, Wiedemeyer ignited his week with back-to-back 65s in rounds two and three to seize control of the championship. A composed 68 (-3) on Saturday was more than enough to hold off the field, leaving the Netherlands’ Nevill Ruiter to settle for runner-up at 11 under after his own steady closing 68.

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AmateurGolf.com Rankings
2026 season — official results & points
PosPlayerFromScoresPoints
1Tim WiedemeyerGermany-131,200
2Nevill RuiterNetherla-11900
3Riccardo FantinelliItaly-7700
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