Tranlate this title Adrian Meronk claims fifth DP World Tour title in spanish

Adrian Meronk ended a 1,078-day wait to claim his fifth DP World Tour victory at the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Pole, alongside his Pro-Am partner Tom Chaplin (lead singer of Keane), also won the Team Championship. Meronk’s last victory on the tour had been at the 2023 Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters. Starting the final round at St Andrews’ Old Course two shots off the lead, the 33-year-old carded a 68 (-4) for a tournament total of 268 (-20). He finished two strokes ahead of South Africa’s Casey Jarvis and Denmark’s Niklas Nørgård, who both finished at -18. Meronk stayed within striking distance of leader Jarvis for much of the front nine. He took the lead for good midway through the round and held on to the finish, despite some struggles on the closing holes (including a bogey at the 17th). A final-hole par was enough to secure the title at the very tournament where he had made his professional debut ten years earlier. Jarvis finished his fourth round at even par, while Nørgård shot a 68—including a birdie on the last—to share second place. Just off the podium, Scotland’s Michael Stewart and England’s Tommy Fleetwood (who posted the day’s best score of 64) finished at -17. Brooks Koepka and Robert MacIntyre finished at -16.

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“It’s surreal, to be honest,” said a visibly emotional Meronk. “I don’t usually cry, but this time is special. It’s been a tough year, and winning here—ten years after my pro debut—is a dream come true. I’m overjoyed and relieved.”

Among the Italians, Renato Paratore (74-67-68-71) and Guido Migliozzi (73-72-64-71) finished tied for 42nd at -8. Francesco Molinari finished 55th at -6, and Matteo Manassero 61st at -5. Filippo Celli missed the cut after 54 holes.

The tournament, played across three legendary Scottish links courses—Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, and the Old Course at St Andrews—once again confirms its unique appeal, blending individual competition with a Pro-Am format.

The DP World Tour returns to Scotland this week for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, scheduled for October 1–4, 2026. Launched in 2001, the tournament celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and remains one of the purest celebrations of links golf. Played on the Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns, it is considered a favorite event among professionals, high-profile amateurs, and fans alike. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 edition caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, 24 editions have been held to date. Over this period, there have been 21 different winners, including two multiple champions: Tyrrell Hatton (holding the record of three titles, with back-to-back wins in 2016–2017) and Pádraig Harrington (two victories). Unlike most events on the circuit, this competition combines an individual professional tournament (featuring a field of 168 players) with a Team Championship in which each professional is paired with an amateur. During the first three days, participants rotate across the three courses; the final round on Sunday is played on the Old Course, the «Home of Golf.» After 54 holes, a cut determines the top 60 professionals (plus ties) and the top 20 teams. Amateurs receive two-thirds of their official handicap (capped at 18 for men and 24 for women). The team score for each hole is the lower of the two scores: the professional’s score or the partner’s net score. The first winners of the team event were Brett Rumford and Chris Peacock; in 2024, Thorbjørn Olesen and Dermot Desmond triumphed with a record score of 48-under-par. Last year, just seven days after shining for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Robert MacIntyre became the fourth Scot to win the event. Persistent winds forced the cancellation of the third round on Saturday and reduced the tournament to 54 holes; three consecutive rounds of 66 gave him a four-stroke victory over Hatton. It was the first Scottish win since Colin Montgomerie in 2005 (following victories by Stephen Gallacher in 2004 and Paul Lawrie in 2001). MacIntyre, who won his national Open last year, stated that only a Major at the Old Course—host of next year’s Open Championship—could top this achievement. Looking ahead to his title defense, he said: “I’ve always loved coming to St Andrews. I’ve been coming here with my family for years, sometimes just to walk on the beach and spend time in the town. The whole place is a golfer’s paradise, and during the Championship, it’s even better having so many family members and friends there to support me.” The 168-player field, representing 28 nations, includes several Major champions, such as Brooks Koepka (seeking the first American victory in the tournament’s history), Justin Rose (runner-up in 2007), Matt Fitzpatrick, Francesco Molinari, and Bubba Watson. Joining Rose and Fitzpatrick are their teammates from T…