Meja Örtengren Triumphs at European Tour Event in Gothenburg
Meja Örtengren wins the European Tour event at Hills, solidifying her status as a rising star in golf.
Key Points
- • Meja Örtengren won the European Tour event at Hills near Gothenburg.
- • She shared the lead with Leonie Harm before the final round.
- • Örtengren finished six under par, two strokes ahead of Harm and Lisa Pettersson.
- • She is currently studying at Stanford and plans to delay her professional career.
In a stunning display of talent, 20-year-old amateur golfer Meja Örtengren captured victory at the European Tour event held at Hills, just outside Gothenburg. Örtengren entered the final round tied with German golfer Leonie Harm, generating excitement among fans for the concluding day. Harm made a strong start, securing two consecutive birdies, but Örtengren responded with impressive birdies on the third and fourth holes, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
As the competition progressed, Örtengren managed to build a commanding four-shot lead with just two holes remaining. However, the tension intensified when she recorded a double bogey on the 17th, allowing Harm to inch closer with her own birdie, closing the gap to just one stroke. Displaying remarkable composure, Örtengren finished the tournament strong with a final birdie, ending the event with a score of six under par, two strokes ahead of Harm and fellow Swede Lisa Pettersson.
This victory stands as a significant milestone in Örtengren's burgeoning career. Having previously showcased her skills during the Junior Solheim Cup and qualifying for the British Open earlier this summer, she has emerged as one of the promising talents in Swedish golf. Currently studying at Stanford University in California, she plans to delay her transition to professional golf for a couple of years as she further develops her game.