Sweden has a new golf star to celebrate. Twenty-year-old amateur Meja Ortengren delivered a fearless performance at the Hills Open, capturing her first Ladies European Tour (LET) title on home soil with a two-shot victory at Hills Golf & Sports Club.
The Stanford University sophomore held off a strong international field and the weight of home expectations to become the latest amateur to etch her name into LET history, following in the footsteps of Lottie Woad earlier this summer in Ireland and Jana Melichova at the 2022 Czech Ladies Open.
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A Composed Finish Under PressureStarting the final round tied for the lead with Germany’s Leonie Harm, Ortengren surged ahead with five birdies, building a four-shot cushion midway through the back nine. But gusting winds and nerves tightened the contest, cutting her lead to just one shot heading up the 18th.
Unfazed, Ortengren poured in a closing birdie to seal the victory.
“I’m lost for words,” Ortengren said afterward. “To win at home, in front of my family, is something I’ll never forget. It got tough out there when the wind picked up, but I tried to stay calm and trust my game.”
Her brother Alexander carried the bag, while both parents walked every step of the way. The family embrace behind the 18th green spoke louder than words.
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The Chasing PackTwo shots behind, Lisa Pettersson of Sweden and Leonie Harm of Germany shared runner-up honors at four-under par.
Pettersson, who thrilled the home crowd with a birdie on the last, praised Ortengren’s composure.
“Meja played outstanding golf. I pushed as much as I could, but she earned this one.”
Harm, the overnight co-leader, produced a streaky round that featured early birdies but was undone by mid-round bogeys. Still, a tie for second marks an important step in her comeback after nearly walking away from competitie golf last season.
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Breakthroughs Across the BoardEngland’s Thalia Martin posted the best finish of her LET career, carding a bogey-free final round to claim solo fourth at three-under par. Playing with her mother on the bag, Martin credited her support system for keeping her grounded.
Meanwhile, Ingrid Lindblad of Sweden and Nastasia Nadaud of France tied for fifth, with a cluster of international talent—including Pia Babnik (Slovenia), Sara Kouskova (Czechia), and Momoka Kobori (New Zealand)—rounding out the top 10.
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A Rising Amateur LegacyOrtengren’s victory continues a growing trend of amateurs making their mark on professional stages. She already owns a LET Access Series win from 2022, but Sunday’s triumph on the main tour signals a new level of promise.
Despite the win, the Swede remains committed to her college golf career. She’ll return to Stanford University in September to begin her second year, carrying with her the confidence of having beaten some of the best professionals in Europe.
Next stop: the Aramco Houston Championship at Golfcrest Country Club, September 5–7, as the tour shifts to American soil.