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Eugenio Chacarra Wins KLM Open as Protest Disrupts Closing Hole

The result pushes Chacarra close to PGA Tour eligibility through his Race to Dubai position.

Overview

  • Eugenio Chacarra birdied the 18th to win the KLM Open by one shot over Oliver Lindell on Sunday, giving him his second DP World Tour title.
  • Protesters entered the pond in front of the 18th green, set off flares and pyrotechnics and chanted while leaders played, and DP World Tour staff formed a human line to protect the green without changing the final outcome.
  • The victory moved Chacarra inside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking and to sixth in the Race to Dubai, which places him within reach of a PGA Tour card through the season standings.
  • Scoring was difficult on the final day with only one player shooting 3-under or better, and Lindell completed his approach amid the disruption while seeking his first DP World Tour win.
  • Chacarra, a 26-year-old who turned pro in 2022 and spent three seasons on LIV Golf, now highlights ongoing player movement between tours and raises fresh questions about on-course security after similar protests at past events.