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Neergaard-Petersen Wins Australian Open as Smith Falls One Short; Carlos Ortiz Takes Eighth

The 26-year-old clinched his first professional title at Royal Melbourne by closing with par on the 72nd hole.

Overview

  • Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen finished with a 70 for a 269 total, edging Cameron Smith by one after they were tied late on the back nine.
  • Cameron Smith missed a pivotal putt on the final green and remains without a victory since 2023 despite strong home support.
  • Carlos Ortiz, in contention through three rounds, capped a strong week with an eighth-place finish.
  • Rory McIlroy closed with a 69 to place 10th after an uneven tournament that included a high bogey count.
  • This DP World Tour stop awarded spots in the 2026 Open Championship to the top three finishers not already exempt.