Joachim Brandt Hansen (born 18 August 1990) is a Danish professional golfer who currently plays on the European Tour.
Early life and amateur career
Hansen was born in Hillerød. He took up golf at the age of 12 enjoyed a successful amateur career which culminated with representing his country, and being the lowest-scoring player in the 2010 Eisenhower Trophy.[1]
Professional career
Hansen turned professional following this performance, earning a place on the Challenge Tour after three runner-up finishes on the third-tier Nordic League in 2011.
A further three runner-up finishes at Challenge Tour level, during Hansen's rookie 2012 season, earned him fourth place in the season-ending rankings and a further promotion to the European Tour. In 2013, Hansen managed to finish in a tie for third at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, where he briefly led late in the final round despite carding a quadruple-bogey nine at his second hole.[2]
In 2019, Hansen finished second at the Amundi Open de France, one stroke behind Nicolas Colsaerts.
Hansen's first victory on the European Tour came in November 2020, where he shot a final round 67 to win the Joburg Open.[3] He won the Aviv Dubai Championship in November 2021 to claim his second victory on the European Tour.[4]
Amateur wins
- 2010 Eisenhower Trophy (individual leader), Finnish Amateur
Professional wins (6)
European Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Nov 2020 | Joburg Open1 | −19 (66-68-64-67=265) | 2 strokes |  Wilco Nienaber
|
| 2 | 14 Nov 2021 | Aviv Dubai Championship | −23 (63-67-67-68=265) | 1 stroke |  Francesco Laporta,  Bernd Wiesberger
|
1Co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour
Challenge Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Apr 2018 | Turkish Airlines Challenge | −18 (69-66-69-66=270) | 3 strokes | Lorenzo Gagli,  Jack Singh Brar
|
| 2 | 1 Jul 2018 | Made in Denmark Challenge | −15 (64-72-63-70=269) | 5 strokes |  Kalle Samooja
|
Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | Swedish Challenge | Oliver Wilson
|
Lost to par on second extra hole |
Nordic Golf League wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Jun 2010 | Golf Experten Open (as an amateur) |
21 pts (2-12-7=21) | 4 points |  Johan Bjerhag,  Rasmus Hjelm Nielsen
|
| 2 | 15 Feb 2018 | Mediter Real Estate Masters | −15 (70-64-63=197) | 1 stroke | Nicolai Kristensen
|
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Boys' Team Championship (representing Denmark): 2008
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Denmark): 2009, 2010
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Denmark): 2010 (individual leader)
See also
References
- ^ "2010 World Amateur Team Championships Record Book" (PDF). International Golf Feberation. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ "Mickelson completes dramatic victory". PGA European Tour. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ "Joachim B Hansen launches late fightback to win Joburg Open". News Chain. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "European Tour: Joachim B Hansen extends season with one-shot win at Aviv Dubai Championship". Sky Sports. 14 November 2021.
External links
- Joachim B. Hansen at the European Tour official site
- Joachim B. Hansen at the Official World Golf Ranking official site