Swedish amateur golfer Meija Ortengren overcame the challenges of the final holes, making two bogeys and a double bogey on her penultimate shot, but made a closing birdie to secure a two-shot victory at her home Hills Open and her debut Ladies European Tour title. England's Talia Martin, who finished fourth, dedicated her result to her mother.
Pictured: Swedish amateur golfer Meija Ortengren won the Hills Open on the Ladies European Tour (photo: LET)
Sweden's Meija Ortengren dealt with the pressure of the final stretch with a double bogey on the 17th hole, but responded with a birdie on the final hole to seal a two-shot victory at the Hills Open and her first career Ladies European Tour title.
The 20-year-old finished the tournament with a total score of -6, having posted a final round score of 71 (-1). Her podium neighbours, compatriot Lisa Pettersson and German Leonie Harm, shared second place with -4, while Talia Martin of England finished fourth with -3.
Ortengren started strong, clearing the first 13 holes to build a four-shot lead, but then missed the 14th and 15th holes and finished with six shots on the par-4 17th.
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Despite the challenges, the young golfer kept her cool on the 18th hole, joining Britain's Lottie Wood (KPMG Womens Irish Open 2025) and Jana Melichova (Czech Ladies Open 2022) on the list of amateurs who have won tournaments on the Ladies European Tour.
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Ortengren, assisted by her brother Alexander as a caddie, shared after the win: “I don't know what to say. It's unbelievable. I'm happy it's over and happy with this result.”
“Now I plan to celebrate with my family over ice cream. It's a great joy for me that they were there during these days, and winning with their support is something unique.”
“The nerves got the better of me around the 13th hole when the wind picked up and I started making mistakes. On the 17th hole I hit the ball into the right bunker, which made the game very difficult.”
'Thrilling Success' Martin: Thanks to Mother for Fourth Place
Martin set a personal best at the LET, playing a clean round and finishing with a 68 (-4).
The 28-year-old golfer noted: “I am truly happy. After the birdie on the 18th hole, I was overwhelmed with emotions. When I saw my position in the top 5, at first I couldn't believe my eyes.”
Pictured: England's Talia Martin called her result “inspiring” after finishing fourth in Sweden.
“The game has gradually improved in recent weeks, although the first rounds were difficult. But then I picked up the pace.”
Martin attributed her progress to her mother's support, saying: “We had a routine.
“Her presence is invaluable. She helps me stay calm (I'm in a rush sometimes), visualize the shots, and make smart decisions.”
“Apart from training with the team, I feel like everything is coming together harmoniously.”
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