FARSO, Denmark (AP) — Former Illini Thomas Pieters improved his chances of earning a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup by winning the Made in Denmark tournament on Sunday to claim his third European title.
The 24-year-old Belgian, who was fourth in the Olympics, finished with three birdies for a 6-under 65 on the day and a 17-under total of 267 to beat Bradley Dredge by 1 stroke. The runner-up Welshman finished in style with a 30-foot birdie putt for 67.
Adrian Otaegui of Spain and David Lipsky of the United States were tied for third with 269, after a final round in which rain and thundery conditions halted play for more than four hours.