OLESEN MAKES HISTORY

Jacob Skov Olesen etched his name into the history books at Ballyliffin as he became the first Danish golfer to win The Amateur Championship.

The 25-year-old staved off a dogged fightback from the valiant Dominic Clemons in the 36-hole showdown over the Glashedy Links and emerged with a 4&3 victory to put a silver lining on a memorable Championship debut.

As well as lifting one of the most prestigious trophies in the amateur game, Olesen's triumph also earned him an exemption for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in July, the 2025 US Open and, by tradition, an invitation to the Masters Tournament next April.

In an absorbing contest, which provided a fitting finale to six days of terrific competition on the northwest tip of Ireland, Olesen looked to be coasting to victory when he chipped in for a birdie on the 23rd to move into a commanding six-hole lead.

Clemons, who was two-down after the morning's opening 18 holes, appeared to be losing his composure as the match drifted away from him, but he rallied admirably to give himself a glimmer of hope in the run-in.