00:00 – Intro
00:22 – The 153rd Open: Jacob Skov Olesen Ties for Lead After Round 1
02:25 – British Open 2025: Jacob Skov Olesen’s Surprising Decision to Turn Down the Masters
05:23 – Jacob Skov Olesen: Open Leader’s Amateur Win, Golfer GF & Royal Portrush Start
1. The 153rd Open: Jacob Skov Olesen Ties for Lead After Round 1
The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club is off to an exciting start. Jacob Skov Olesen, the Danish golfer who won the Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin Golf Club in County Donegal last summer, has tied for the lead after the first round. Olesen carded an eagle and four birdies to finish with a score of 67.
He is joined in the lead by China’s Haotong Li, Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick, South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout, and American Harris English. World Number One Scottie Scheffler and home favourite Rory McIlroy are also in contention.
In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the highlights from the first round and discuss the chances of the top contenders. Will Olesen’s experience in Ireland give him an edge, or will one of the other leaders pull ahead? Watch to find out.
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2. British Open 2025: Jacob Skov Olesen’s Surprising Decision to Turn Down the Masters
Jacob Skov Olesen, the 2024 Amateur champion, turned down the chance to play in the Masters to pursue his dream of playing on the DP World Tour. He earned his DP World Tour card through Qualifying school and turned pro, forfeiting his spot in the Masters and U.S. Open. Olesen explains his decision and shares his experience of trying to attend the Masters as a patron, only to find out it was cancelled. He is now focused on performing well at the British Open and earning another invite to Augusta.
3. Jacob Skov Olesen: Open Leader’s Amateur Win, Golfer GF & Royal Portrush Start
Jacob Skov Olesen, the 26-year-old Danish golfer, is tied for the lead after the first round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Olesen shot a 4-under 67, featuring an eagle and four birdies, to share the top spot with four others.
Olesen is a DP World Tour rookie who turned professional after winning The Amateur Championship in 2024, becoming the first Dane to do so. He then finished tied-60th at The Open as an amateur. Despite earning a spot at the 2025 Masters, he turned it down to focus on his pro career.
In college, Olesen played for the Arkansas Razorbacks and graduated before turning pro. His girlfriend is professional golfer Darcey Harry, whom he caddied for when she won her first professional title at the Hulencourt Women’s Open.
Olesen’s recent form has been mixed, but he qualified for The Open by finishing second at Burnham & Barrow. Now, he leads at Royal Portrush, a course near where he won The Amateur in Ireland.
Can the world No. 354 pull off a major surprise? Follow the latest from The Open to see if Olesen can maintain his lead.
One, the 153rd Open. Jacob Scov Olison ties for lead after round one. Two, British Open 2025. Jacob Scov Olison’s surprising decision to turn down the Masters. Three, Jacob Scov Olison. Open leaders amateur win. Golfer GF and Royal Portrait start. One, the 153rd Open. Jacob Scov Olison ties for lead after round one. In a thrilling start to the 153rd Open at Royal Portrait Golf Club, Denmark’s Jacob Scov Olison grabbed the spotlight, tying for the lead after an impressive first round. Olison, who made history last year by becoming Denmark’s first winner of the prestigious amateur championship, continued his Irish golfing saga with a stellar 67 featuring an eagle and four birdies. Despite a minor setback with a bogey on the final hole, Olison shared the lead at four under par with a formidable group including China’s Haong Lee, Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick and Harris English and South African Christian Bazouinhout. Fitzpatrick particularly shown posting the lowest opening round of his major career with a 67 thanks to an eagle and three birdies. Meanwhile, Lee showcased remarkable consistency with a flawless round, avoiding any bogeies and securing his place at the top. The competition is fierce with world number one Scotty Sheoffller and several other top players just a shot behind. Olison reflecting on his past success in Ireland, expressed his delight at the familiar surroundings, saying, “Good memories from this island over here. As the tournament progresses, the early leaders will face stiff challenges from the Chasing Pack, including home favorite Rory Mroy, who finished the first round at one under par. With such a tight contest unfolding, golf enthusiasts can expect an exciting battle for the Clarit Jug over the next few days. And this is the part most people miss. Olison’s journey from amateur champion to contending in a major championship highlights the rapid progression in his career. His performance at Royal Portrait not only tests his skills but also sets the stage for a potential historic win for Danish golf. Will Olison continue his remarkable form and etch his name in the annals of golf history? Only time will tell. Two British Open 2025 Jacob Scov Olison’s surprising decision to turn down the Masters. Imagine earning a golden ticket to every golfer’s dream destination, the masters at Augusta National, only to consciously decide to tear it up. It sounds unthinkable, but that’s the incredible backstory of Jacob Scavison, who just shot a brilliant for 67 to grab a share of the early lead at the Open Championship. While his name might be new to many, Olison has been making waves. Last July, he made history by becoming the first ever Danish golfer to win the prestigious amateur championship. This monumental victory came with a treasure trove of rewards, guaranteed spots in the 2024 Open Championship, the 2025 US Open, and of course, that coveted invitation to the 2025 Masters. For most amateur golfers, playing in the Masters is the absolute pinnacle, an experience to be cherished above all else. But here’s where it gets controversial. Olison, a bit of a late bloomer in the sport at 25 years old, had a different dream. After a journey that took him through three different American universities, he faced a career-defining crossroads. In November, he successfully navigated the grueling qualifying school to earn his card for the DP World Tour, Europe’s premier professional golf circuit. This presented a dilemma. accept the card and turn professional or remain an amateur to play in the Masters and US Open. By turning pro, he would automatically forfeit those major championship invitations. In a move that would make many golf purists gasp, Olison chose the professional route. “I’d say my age was there a little bit,” Olison explained, reflecting on his choice. “I think it would have been a different decision if I was 19 at the time. For him, the allure of the professional ranks, a world he grew up idolizing, was too strong to ignore. Getting out on the DP World Tour has always been a dream of mine. It’s what I watched all the time growing up. Thomas Bjorn, Anders Hansen, those Danish guys. So, it’s always been a dream. I had already made the decision before even going to second stage of Q school that if I got through, it would be a no-brainer to turn pro. It’s a pragmatic choice, especially considering the financial realities of launching a pro career. But this is the part most people miss. The story takes an ironic and slightly painful twist. Having made his peace with forgoing his spot inside the ropes at Augusta, Olison planned to attend the Masters as a spectator. He was already in Georgia for an event and decided to make the trip to at least experience the hallowed grounds as a fan. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. Right as we got to Augusta, we could just see everyone flooding out. Olison recalled. A quick check of social media confirmed his fay. Three. Jacob Scovololis. Open leaders amateur win. Golfer GF and Royal Portrait start. In a shocking turn of events, Jacob Scovololis has grabbed a surprise early lead at the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. But who is this rising golf star? The 26-year-old Danish golfer, currently ranked 354th in the world, has been struggling recently despite a strong start to his rookie season on the DP World Tour. His only prior major appearance was at last year’s Open Championship where he tied for 60th place as an amateur. Olison’s fast start at Royal Portrait, mixing an eagle and four birdies with two bogeies for an opening round 67, has left many surprised, including himself. The way I was playing, I wouldn’t say it leading was in the cards, Olison admitted. He attributes his success to his ability to shape shots and his strong short game, which are well suited to Link’s courses like Royal Portrait. Despite some recent struggles with his approach game, Olison remains confident in his abilities. His performance has sparked curiosity and controversy with many wondering if this could be a turning point in his career. What do you think? Can Olison maintain his lead and secure a victory at the open?
