Tim Wiedemeyer is crowned European champion
Tim Wiedemeyer is the European champion: The 21-year-old won the European Singles Championship in Finland and secured a spot in the Open Championship.
A major success for German amateur golf: Tim Wiedemeyer won the Men’s European Individual Championship (June 24–27) in Hämeenlinna, Finland. The 21-year-old from GC St. Leon-Rot prevailed over the international field with a total score of 13 under Par, following an impressive comeback and a final round that showcased his nerves of steel. With this title, the Golf Team Germany athlete has also secured a spot in the Open Championship and is celebrating the greatest success of his career to date. Nevill Ruiter of the Netherlands finished second at -11, while Riccardo Fantinelli of Italy took third place at -7.
Tim Wiedemeyer Stages Comeback at European Golf Championships
Yet the tournament had started anything but ideally for the GTG player. After an opening round of 73 strokes, the Bavarian was ranked only 81st. However, with two outstanding rounds of 65, he played his way to the top of the field and confidently defended his lead on the final day. This marks Germany’s third title win at a Men’s European Championship, following Stephan Groß in 2008 and Matti Schmid in 2019 and 2020. “Tim has impressively demonstrated why he has been considered one of the greatest talents in German golf for years. After a difficult start, he showed extraordinary mental strength and earned the European Championship title with an impressive performance. It’s particularly noteworthy how he learned from his experiences two years ago and played the final round with such composure this time. We warmly congratulate Tim on this tremendous success. With the top finishes by Emil Albers and Emil Riegger, this European Championship was also a strong statement overall for Golf Team Germany and our youth development program,” said Marcus Neumann, Director of Sports at the German Golf Association.
In addition to Wiedemeyer, the other German competitors also delivered strong performances. Emil Albers of the Hamburg GC finished in ninth place at five under Par, securing a top-ten finish. Emil Riegger (GC Hubbelrath) moved up to 13th place with a strong final round. This meant that three Golf Team Germany athletes placed among the top 15 in a highly competitive field.
For Wiedemeyer, the European Championship title also marks an important milestone in his career. As the winner, he earns a spot in the Open Championship—golf’s oldest major—and significantly improves his standing in the European Amateur Order of Merit.
The European champion’s next major international event is already on the schedule for next week: the Palmer Cup. Together with the national coaches, it was decided to skip the European Team Championship, which is taking place at the same time, in order to best support his continued athletic development.
(Text: German Golf Association)
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Release date
30 Jun 2026
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Tim Wiedemeyer wins the Men's European Championship in Hämeenlinna, Finland, ahead of Nevill Ruiter of the Netherlands (left) and Riccardo Fantinelli of Italy (right). (Photo: EGA)