Jeff Winther wins Danish Golf Championship in front of home fans after brilliant finish

KERTEMINDE, Denmark (AP) — In an electrifying finish to the Danish Golf Championship, local hero Jeff Winther claimed victory over a field including fellow Dane Rasmus Hojgaard. On Sunday, Winther delivered a brilliant performance with a 5-under 67, defeating the competition by three strokes. The intense final round saw Hojgaard briefly sharing the lead with Winther when he birdied the crucial No. 17 hole, but Winther responded with an eagle putt on the par-4 16th to extend his lead to two shots.

The 38-year-old Danish golfer, ranked No. 312, parred the final hole to secure a second European tour title, his first since the Mallorca Open in 2021. Despite being trapped in the hotel bathroom before the final round, Winther maintained a two-shot advantage throughout, drawing a standing ovation as he holed par at the 18th green.