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Neergaard-Petersen Claims First Major Title at Australian Open
The 26-year-old Dane secured his first major title with a 15-under 269 total, narrowly defeating hometown favorite Cam Smith by one shot.
- In Melbourne on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, 26-year-old Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open with a one-shot victory, claiming the Stonehaven Cup.
- After four rounds, Neergaard-Petersen produced consistent rounds that included 70, 66, 66 and 70 to finish 15-under 269, scrambling for par on the 72nd hole while Cam Smith missed a birdie and then a short par putt.
- On the 72nd hole, Smith and Neergaard-Petersen were tied at 15-under after a dramatic contest over the last nine holes, with Smith missing a par putt that handed victory to Neergaard-Petersen.
- The victory awards Neergaard-Petersen a Masters exemption next year and the top three finishers not exempt will qualify for the British Open in 2026 at Royal Birkdale.
- Rory McIlroy called for a better slot for the Australian Open, citing clashes with Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge and the DP World Tour's Nedbank Challenge .
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Neergaard-Petersen claims first major title at Australian Open
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has won the Australian Open for his first major professional title. On Sunday, he secured victory with a par on the final hole, defeating hometown favorite Cam Smith.
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