Rasmus Hojgaard had his patience tested as he ground out a one-shot lead at the Danish Golf Championship.
The home favourite lead by two heading into Saturday’s third round, but he was soon overtaken by playing partner Marco Penge when he bogeyed the second and the Englishman birdied the fifth and sixth.
Hojgaard birdied the eighth to return to 12 under, but Penge also picked up a shot at the same hole to remain one ahead.
Rasmus Hojgaard is one shot clear at the Danish Golf Championship
Penge bogeyed the 11th to slip back and when Hojgaard nervelessly birdied the 17th, the Dane was in the lead on his own.
The 24-year-old, who won this event in 2023, was forced to chip on to the 17th fairway following an errant tee shot at the last, but somehow saved par to remain in front at 13 under, with Penge in close quarters at Fureso Golf Klub.
When asked if his heart was pumping when putting from six feet for par at the last, Hojgaard said: “It was but it was dead quiet, so I was looking forward to seeing what the reaction was going to be like. It’s going to be an interesting day tomorrow [Sunday].
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“One hundred per cent [the aim was to be patient]. The wind was tricky out there, it was gusty, it was changing directions. So yeah, the patience got tested a lot today.
“It was great, I really enjoyed it. Hopefully I can bring some tears out there tomorrow. This is our fifth major so it would be cool if I could stand there with a trophy.
“It’s a part of it. If I want to go out and play well tomorrow, I have to be able to handle the situation well. I’m looking forward to it. I know it’s not going to be totally enjoyable, but I’m looking forward to it.”
Englishman Ben Schmidt carded eight birdies and a bogey as he equalled the course record with a stunning 64 to climb into solo third at nine under.
Sweden’s Mikael Lindberg recorded the 16th ace of the 2025 DP World Tour campaign with a hole-in-one at the par-three second.
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