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Silhouetted golfer on the tee during the 127th British Open Golf at Royal Birkdale GC in Southport 16th-19th July 1998. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images)
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Silhouetted golfer on the tee during the 127th British Open Golf at Royal Birkdale GC in Southport 16th-19th July 1998. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images)
Dan Brown has been riding high on his horses since his BMW International Open win. With two DP World Tour wins under his belt, he’d established himself as a contender to watch out for. Next stop was the Danish Golf Championship— with him having high chances of winning — but his story took a turn before he even left the airport.
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After a sluggish last season, dominated by a knee injury, Brown was exceptional this year. During the BMW International Open, he closed the match with a flawless bogey-free 66 to finish 22-under-par. This win plummeted him to 15th position in the 2025 Race to Dubai Rankings, which is a career best on the Tour’s year-long points list. Whilst receiving the trophy, an emotional Brown dedicated his victory to a close friend who had recently passed away.
And this wasn’t a one-off thing. The Englishman has been consistent throughout with a solo fourth at the Amgen Irish Open, again with a closing 66. He’d also cut several big events, including the Genesis Scottish Open (T60). And while The Open at Royal Portrush didn’t go his way —he missed the cut — he had tied 10th finish at the 2024 edition, by opening a 65, which turned several heads.
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So, it’s needless to say that his presence at the Danish Golf Championship was going to cement his momentum. But as it turns out, golf isn’t the only arena where things can unravel. Due to some reasons, his British Airways flight got cancelled last minute, forcing him to withdraw from the championship altogether. He shared this news on his Instagram, clearly frustrated, tagging the airlines, “I have withdrawn from this week’s event in Denmark after a cancelled flight ❌ @british_airways will not be getting any more business from me in the near future 😂”
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This is not news, as British Airways has been experiencing a series of flight cancellations and delays recently. The primary cause is reportedly due to a shortage of operational aircraft, mainly due to delays in the delivery of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines and parts of their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. This caused a lot of public outcry recently, with the airlines finding themselves in troubled waters.
Coming back to Brown, fans can now expect to see him next at the British Masters. Given his current trajectory, one missed week is unlikely to derail the bigger picture, although it was crucial for his Race to Dubai rankings. But this miss will sting, as Dan Brown was the anticipated winner for the tournament.
With Brown out, others eye glory at Fureso
Dan Brown’s absence opens the door for a host of contenders at Fureso Golf Kulb, where the August 14-17 event boasts one of the strongest late-season fields. Denmark’s own Nicolai Hojgaard leads the betting as the narrow favorite, with twin brother Rasmus hot on his heels. They’re also eyeing to be on the Ryder Cup, not with much success. A decent performance at Fureso might help in their quest. They’re joined by fellow countrymen Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson, Thorbjorn Olesen, and Lucas Bjerregaard, all aiming to give the home crowd reason to cheer. Defending champion Frederic Lacroix will also be back to protect his title.
With the season entering its decisive stretch, the Danish stop carries crucial Race to Dubai points. That adds a layer of pressure for players like Matt Wallace, Kristoffer Reitan, Marco Penge, and Sami Valimaki. Without Brown in the mix, the narrative shifts from his hot streak to a potential homegrown triumph, setting the stage for a dramatic weekend in Copenhagen.
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