Nicolai von Dellingshausen wins first title on the DP World Tour

Nicolai von Dellingshausen has won his first title on the DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) at the Austrian Alpine Open 2025 at Gut Altentann Golf Club. The 32-year-old won in Salzburg with a two-stroke lead over fellow countryman Marcel Schneider and Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. Von Dellingshausen received around 467,000 euros in prize money for his victory. After Bernhard Langer and Alex Cejka, he is the third German to win a DP World Tour tournament in Austria.

Nicolai von Dellingshausen wins on the DP World Tour

Von Dellingshausen from Düsseldorf caught Schnedier in the final round on the Par-70 course, who had been in the lead since the first round. But von Dellingshausen took command after just three holes and moved to the front of the field. He never relinquished his lead. "The Par on the 16th," said the winner after the tournament, "was the moment when I said to myself: 'Ok, now it's yours, nothing can go wrong now' Seeing the ball drop into the hole gave me the momentum I needed for the final two holes."

Von Dellingshausen not only received the biggest cheque of his career to date, but his success also means that he can safely play on the DP World Tour for the next two seasons, a fact that makes life on the professional circuit easier and more predictable for someone who has always had difficulties keeping his Tour card in recent years. He can now also take part in the particularly lucrative DP World Tour events, the Rolex Series, at least until the end of the year. He also improved his position in the Race to Dubai, the season ranking of the DP World Tour. In 22nd place, he is now currently the best-placed German and higher in the rankings than ever before.

"I can't describe it"

Visibly moved, von Dellingshausen said at the award ceremony that he had worked long and hard for this success: "I can't describe it, to be honest. I'm a little lost for words at the moment. I'm trying really hard not to cry. It's been a tough journey over the last two and a half years, losing my Tour card. It's all brought me to this point and now I'm here. I've hit some good golf shots. To be honest, I never felt like it was going to get out of my hands because I just hit the lengths I wanted to, the shots I wanted to, and even when it got a little tough here and there, I saved pars, made some really nice putts along the way and I'm just happy overall."

Von Dellingshausen had a special explanation for his generally good results in Austria: "Many thanks to everyone who came here, watched and supported us. It kind of feels like a home tournament for me. I love playing in Austria. For some reason, I always play well when I play here - it must be the food!"