Red letter day for Brown in China

Denmark's Hamish Brown moves into pole position to claim a DP World Tour card after winning the Hangzhou Open in China

By Nick Bayly · Golf News

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Hamish Brown won the Hangzhou Open in China to claim his third career HotelPlanner Tour title.
The 27-year-old finished on 21 under par, defeating fellow Dane Kristian Hjort Bressum by one shot.
The victory moved Brown to the top of the Road to Mallorca rankings heading into the Grand Final.

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Denmark's Hamish Brown won the Hangzhou Open in China, securing his third career HotelPlanner Tour victory and ascending to the top of the Road to Mallorca rankings. Brown posted a final-round 71 at Hangzhou West Lake Golf Club to finish at 21 under par, claiming a one-stroke victory over fellow Dane Kristian Hjort Bressum.

Brown built a three-stroke advantage with back-nine birdies on holes 10, 15, and 17 before surviving a double-bogey on the 18th hole to seal the title. The result also confirmed Bressum's qualification for the upcoming Grand Final in Mallorca, where Brown will compete holding the top ranking spot.

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