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With this win: Niklas Nørgaard - Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo
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With this win: Niklas Nørgaard - Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo

Niklas Nørgaard became this season's latest first-time winner on the DP World Tour as he emulated fellow Danes Thomas Bjørn and Thorbjørn Olesen with victory at the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.

Niklas Norgaard

Below, we find out what else he has accomplished with his win at The Belfry.

Key Facts: Niklas Nørgaard's victory at the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo

  1. His first DP World Tour title came on his 81st appearance
  2. His previous best finish this season was tied second at the Soudal Open earlier this year
  3. He is the 13th first-time winner on the DP World Tour this season and third in succession
  4. He is the third Dane to win this event, emulating Thorbjørn Olesen in 2022 and Thomas Bjørn in 2005
  5. It is the second win by a player from Denmark on the DP World Tour this season, following on from Olesen's victory at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January
  6. It is the second time in DP World Tour history that French players have won in consecutive weeks. Thomas Levet and Grégory Bourdy previously achieved this in 2008, winning the MAPFRE Open de Andalucia and Estoril Open de Portugal back-to-back
  7. It is a milestone 50th win by a player from Denmark on the DP World Tour
  8. He rises to 6th on the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex, climbing 30 spots from 36th
  9. He moves to a career-high 114th on the Official World Golf Ranking, up from 205th
  10. He also moves straight to the top of the Ryder Cup Qualification points list for 2025 edition, after one counting event

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