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Hojgaard Twins Move Into Contention at The Open

Holding under-par scores at Royal Portrush, they chase maiden major titles as they vie for automatic Ryder Cup berths.

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Nicolai Hojgaard is four-under at the halfway stage of the British Open, one shot behind his twin brother Rasmus

Overview

  • Rasmus carded a three-under 68 for a five-under total through 36 holes, while Nicolai posted a 69 to sit at four-under par at Royal Portrush.
  • Their scores place both inside the top 10 and three shots behind clubhouse leaders Brian Harman and Li Haotong.
  • Nicolai said he hopes to battle Rasmus for their first major victory and share a Sunday head-to-head pairing.
  • In the European Ryder Cup standings, Rasmus sits seventh—one spot shy of an automatic berth—while Nicolai is 30th, making a strong finish vital.
  • Since turning professional in 2019, Rasmus has won five European Tour titles and Nicolai three, with Nicolai also part of Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup winning side.