May 14, 2023, 03:02 PM ET

ANTWERP, Belgium — Swedish golfer Simon Forsström held off countryman Jens Dantorp for a wire-to-wire victory at the Soudal Open on the European tour on Sunday

The. 34-year-old Forsström was one stroke ahead of Belgium’s Thomas Detry overnight, however Dantorp’s late fee from third proved the leading threat

Forsström. did just sufficient with some late birdies for a 2-under sixty nine to finish 17-under overall as Dantorp posted sixty seven to end on 16 under

„I’m. very happy, I do not have any words,“ Forsström mentioned. „I just thought to give myself possibilities and hopefully some would drop“

Dane. Thorbjørn Olesen (66) finished two pictures behind Dantorp in third place

The. No. 429-ranked Forsström got here by way of qualifying school at the end of last yr to gain his tour card

„It. means everything to me to finally make it. I was completely happy being out here after Q School,“ he mentioned. „I’m super completely happy with the win and I proved to myself that I can win out here“

Detry. (73) dropped again to a share of seventh place

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