Finland
Tim Wiedemeyer is the 2026 European Amateur Champion. Starting the final round from the top of the leaderboard, the 21-year-old German built a multiple-shot advantage at the beginning of the back nine and went on to secure the gold medal at Linna Golf in Finland.
The day began with two birdies from Nevill Ruiter in the penultimate group, drawing the Dutchman level with the overnight leader. Wiedemeyer bogeyed the opening hole but responded with birdies on holes 2 and 8. Back-to-back birdies at the start of the back nine moved him to 13 under par, turning the championship into a two-way contest between the pair. Ruiter could not close the gap and took the silver medal at 11 under par.
Riccardo Fantinelli of Italy completed the podium. He carded a 7-under 64 in the morning to claim the bronze medal.
After a par save on the 17th, Wiedemeyer holed the winning putt to close out the tournament.
As the new European Amateur Champion, Wiedemeyer earned a place in the next Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Lev Grinberg secured the same prize as winner of The Open Amateur Series.
