ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Thorbjorn Olesen overcame a shaky start Sunday to protect his overnight lead and win the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by two shots.
Olesen had a double bogey on the second hole and a bogey on the third but recovered for a 1-under 71 at St. Andrews to hold off a late charge by Brooks Koepka of the United States.
Koepka shot a 67 to finish tied for second with fellow American Chris Stroud (68). Olesen entered the final round with a three-shot lead and finished with an 18-under total of 270.
The Dane earned his third European Tour title after showing his mastery of links courses.