Nicolai von Dellingshausen clinched his first-ever title on the DP World Tour at the 2025 Austrian Alpine Open, overcoming a remarkable final round of 60 from Kristoffer Reitan, who ultimately tied for second place.
Despite the intense pressure from Reitan, who was aiming for a stunning 59 to steal the spotlight, von Dellingshausen showcased his own exceptional skills. After entering the day just one stroke behind the leader, he surged ahead by three strokes within the first ten holes, buoyed by an impressive streak of birdies and an eagle starting from the eighth hole.
Reitan, fresh off an exhilarating comeback at the Soudal Open where he rallied from nine strokes down, made his own charge up the leaderboard. With a blistering front nine that included six birdies, he reached 15 under and was in contention for a historic round. A key moment came when he drained a challenging 34-foot birdie putt on the twelfth hole, demonstrating his red-hot form.
However, Reitan needed to maintain his momentum down the stretch. After a birdie on the 15th hole, he aimed to conquer the final three holes for a 59, but his eagle attempt on the 18th just grazed the edge.
Meanwhile, von Dellingshausen remained composed, focusing on his game. He ultimately parred the last few holes, finishing the tournament at 19 under par, two strokes clear of Reitan and long-time leader Marcel Schneider.
He faced a couple of tense moments in the closing holes, narrowly avoiding hazards on both the 16th and 18th. Reflecting on his victory, an emotional von Dellingshausen expressed gratitude, saying, “I can’t describe it. It’s been such a tough journey the last two-and-a-half years after losing my card. To finally be here is surreal.”
He also acknowledged the support from the fans, calling Austria his second home. “I always seem to play well here—perhaps it’s the food!” he joked, appreciating the enthusiastic crowd that turned out to cheer for the competitors.