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Thorbjørn Olesen

A Danish professional golfer known for his multiple European Tour titles and 2018 Ryder Cup performance.
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Thorbjørn Olesen is a Danish professional golfer born December 21, 1989 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Olesen is known for ball striking and his consistent European Tour play. Olesen has won six European Tour titles and one PGA Tour title (2018 WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai). Olesen represented Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National where Europe won. Olesen is among Denmark's most successful international professional golfers.

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"Olesen at Le Golf National."
"WGC winner."
"Danish veteran."

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Origin

Thorbjørn Olesen was born December 21, 1989 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Olesen turned professional in 2008 and developed his game on the European Challenge Tour before earning European Tour status.

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Thorbjørn Olesen has won six European Tour titles and one PGA Tour title (2018 WGC-HSBC Champions). Olesen represented Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National where Europe won.

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"Thorbjørn Olesen has won six European Tour titles and the 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Olesen represented Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National where Europe won. Olesen is among Denmark's most successful international professional golfers."

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When did Olesen win on the PGA Tour?

2018 WGC-HSBC Champions. Thorbjørn Olesen won the 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China. The WGC-HSBC Champions was a World Golf Championship event co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and European Tour. The victory established Olesen among the top European players of his era.

Did Olesen play in the 2018 Ryder Cup?

Yes, at Le Golf National. Thorbjørn Olesen represented Europe at the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France where Europe won 17.5-10.5. The Ryder Cup appearance established Olesen among Europe's elite international male professional golfers.

How many European Tour wins for Olesen?

Six. Thorbjørn Olesen has won six European Tour titles throughout his career. Olesen is among Denmark's most successful international professional golfers.

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