
Jacob Skov Olesen turned professional in November 2024 after gaining his DP World Tour membership at qualifying school, following on from winning the Amateur Championship and playing in the Open Championship at Royal Troon last year. The young Dane showed his ability by winning multiple amateur events and competing on the US collegiate circuit for both TCU and Arkansas University.
Despite making a bogey on his final hole of the day, the Dane currently holds the clubhouse lead during the first round of the 2025 Open Championship, after shooting a stellar 67, 4-under par.