DP World Tour : Winners on conclusion of the European Swing....

 With the DP World Tour making a quick transition from one Global Swing to another, here is all you need to know at the conclusion of the European Swing.

Reitan clinches Swing success

Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan is unlikely to forget his past two-month spell of golf in a hurry.

Ahead of the Turkish Airlines Open in May, he was 37th in the Race to Dubai Rankings but has since enjoyed a stellar stretch of results - highlighted by his maiden DP World Tour victory at the Soudal Open.

Starting the final round in Belgium nine shots adrift of the lead, he carded a stunning course-record 62 that saw him play his way into a play-off which he then won to become just the second Norwegian - after Viktor Hovland - to win on Golf's Global Tour.

His ability to go low was further underlined when he carded a 60 - the low 18 hole score of the season so far - to finish in a tie for second a week later in Austria.

Across his six appearances in the Swing, he won, finished second, added another top five and finished no worse than a tie for 46th as he amassed more than €785,000 in prize money.

As winner of the European Swing, Reitan earns entry into every event in Phase Two of the 2025 Race to Dubai - the Back 9 - along with a US$200,000 bonus.

Reitan can also look forward to a debut appearance at The Open later this month, with John Parry, Haotong Li, Daniel Hillier and Shaun Norris all securing spots at Royal Portrush as the leading five players on the Race to Dubai Rankings not otherwise exempt.

 1. Turkish Airlines Open

The action on the European Swing began at Regnum Carya as the Turkish Airlines Open made its return to the DP World Tour schedule after a six-year absence

After four top-ten finishes since graduating from the HotelPlanner Tour, Martin Couvra had already caught the eye but he underlined his potential with a brilliant performance to claim his first DP World Tour title and first as a professional, after winning on the HotelPlanner Tour as an amateur in 2023.

2. Soudal Open

Following the second Major Championship of the season at the US PGA Championship, Belgium was the location for another HotelPlanner Tour graduate to claim his first DP World Tour title. Nine shots adrift of the lead heading into the final round at Rinkven International, the likelihood of Kristoffer Reitan claiming victory appeared slim but he closed with a stunning course-record 62 before edging out Ewen Ferguson and Darius van Driel in a play-off to lift the trophy and join Viktor Hovland as just the second winner from Norway on the DP World Tour.

3.  Austrian Alpine Open 

After a four-year absence from the schedule, the DP World Tour returned to Austria where the trend of HotelPlanner Tour graduates securing maiden DP World Tour titles continued. Marcel Schneider may have led the way after days one to three, but it was fellow German Nicolai von Dellingshausen who was the one entering the winner's circle for the first time.

4.  KLM Open

As the fourth oldest championship in Europe, the KLM Open boasts a stellar roll call of champions including greats of European golf Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer, José María Olazábal and Colin Montgomerie. 

Right from the off Connor Syme seemed to be on song, opening with a 65 before a third-round 66 saw him open up a two-shot lead. Despite the strong winds and rain in the final round, the Scot saw off playing partner Joakim Lagergren to seal his breakthrough win in his 182nd appearance on the DP World Tour.

5.  Italian Open

After the U.S. Open and then an off week in the Race to Dubai schedule, the action resumed in Tuscany as the DP World Tour made a first visit to Argentario Golf Club. Part of The Open Qualifying Series, there was plenty to play for at the Italian Open with a DP World Tour title and two places into The Open at stake.

 Adrien Saddier emerged triumphant as he carded a back nine 30 to become the fifth first-time winner on the DP World Tour in five events on the European Swing. Playing in his 200th event, he held off countryman Couvra to lift the title as the French pair sealed spots at Royal Portrush.

6. BMW International Open

There was great intrigue ahead of the Swing climax as a strong field assembled in Germany. Such was the depth of international talent on show, it was no surprise that there was plenty of low scoring.

It was English pair Daniel Brown and Jordan Smith who set up a final-round duel, with the former emerging the victor as a flawless 66 helped him claim his second DP World Tour title with a two-shot victory.

edit **** Now the golfing world arrives in the the UK. With the Wimbledon fortnight entering it's 2nd week in London it is a glittering time of the summer for sports fans across Britain and indeed around the world.

The relatively new Renaissance Club on land acquired by its American owners, adjacent to Muirfield, will once again host the Genesis Scottish Open this week with Rory McIlroy returning to action, Robert McIntyre defending his title, and a slew of International stars including Scottie Scheffler in attendance. 

Then the 153rd Open hosted on those venerable links of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

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Bryan Angus (edit)