Swedish amateur Meja Ortengren secured her maiden Ladies European Tour (LET) title on home soil at the Hills Open, finishing two shots clear at Hills Golf & Sports Club.
The 20-year-old Stanford University student impressed in front of home crowds, holding her composure in the final round, after starting the day tied for the lead with Germany’s Leonie Harm.
“I don’t even know where to start”, said Ortengren. “I’m lost for words. I’m very happy to get the win and happy that the round is over.”
Ortengren joins England’s Lottie Woad who won as an amateur at the 2025 KPMG Women’s Irish Open, and Jana Melichova at the 2022 Czech Ladies Open.
The final day saw the amateur card five birdies, but despite having a four-shot lead with five holes left to play, her advantage was then down to one shot heading onto 18, but she closed out with a confident birdie putt.
“I started to get nervous around 13 when the wind started to blow hard again – I made some mistakes. And then on 17, I hit it in the bunker on the right side which was tough.”
Ortengren continued: “I think I put myself in good positions when I missed, and rolling in some good putts for birdie. I ‘m going to get some ice cream right now I think with my family.”
The Swede had her brother Alexander on the bag and was also joined by her Mum and Dad for support. She continued: “It was so great. I’m just happy that they could be here this weekend, and to get a win with them is very special.”
She thanked her family and coach. “They’ve been through some ups and downs with me the last couple of years, and I’m very grateful for their support”, she added.
It was a disappointing end to the week for the two Irish players to make the cut, as Canice Screene shot a one-over 72 to finish tied for 41st at +7, while Annabel Wilson struggled considerably in her final round and slipped down to 61st after closing out with an 81.
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