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Wiesberger Ends Five-Year Drought with Volvo China Open Victory
4/28/2026, 5:14:36 AM
The Win at Shanghai’s Enhance Anting Golf Club
Bernd Wiesberger posted a bogey-free 67 on Sunday to finish at 19-under 265, three strokes ahead of Spain’s Adrian Otaegui. Starting the final round one shot behind, Wiesberger surged on the back-nine while Otaegui faltered, double-bogeying the 18th after a wayward tee shot.
Background: Drought, LIV Golf, and Return
The victory ends a 1,792-day, five-year DP World Tour title drought. Wiesberger’s previous win was recorded as the Danish Golf Championship in May 2021 (also cited as the Made in HimmerLand presented by FREJA). He qualified for the 2021 Ryder Cup, then joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022, played two seasons, and returned to the European Tour when his contract expired.
Key Competitors
- Adrian Otaegui (Spain) – runner-up, 16-under 268
- Mikael Lindberg (Sweden) – third, 14-under 269
- Shaun Norris (South Africa) – fourth, 13-under 270
Freddie Schott was fifth and Wu Ashun tied for eighth.
Tournament Numbers
- Total purse: US $2.75 million; winner’s share: US $467,500
- Wiesberger’s final score: 19-under 265, margin of three strokes
- Points race: moved to second place in the Asian Swing, where the top three after next week’s Turkish Airlines Open earn PGA Championship spots
Official Statements
Wiesberger called the week “tough” but said he was proud to overcome recent hardships and grateful for the support of family and fans in Austria. Otaegui expressed disappointment yet affirmed he was “very proud” of his effort and that he “tried to do the best I can.”
Criticism & Opposition
Wiesberger’s earlier affiliation with LIV Golf—a Saudi-backed circuit—has been noted in discussions about player movement between tours. No explicit criticism appears in the event coverage, but his return has highlighted ongoing debate over the impact of LIV on the European Tour.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact title of Wiesberger’s 2021 win (Danish Golf Championship vs. Made in HimmerLand presented by FREJA). The schedule of the upcoming Turkish Airlines Open and the precise PGA Championship qualification criteria are mentioned but not detailed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's been a tough couple of years,” — Bernd Wiesberger, professional golfer
- “I played my heart out today, it wasn't pretty at times but I got it done.” — Bernd Wiesberger
- “He said: “It was just as much for them this week as it is for myself.” — Bernd Wiesberger
- “That was probably the worst (shot) of the day, hitting that tee shot on 16 on the left bunker because you give yourself no chance.” — Adrian Otaegui, professional golfer
What’s Next for Wiesberger
Now second in the Asian Swing leaderboard, Wiesberger will compete in the Turkish Airlines Open next week. A top-three finish there would secure a spot in next month’s PGA Championship, extending his resurgence on the world stage.
