Nørgaard Set for Return as Betfred British Masters Defending Champion
The Dane Returns to The Belfry, Hoping to Rekindle the Magic of His Maiden Triumph
Seoul, Korea - Defending champion Niklas Nørgaard will return to The Belfry from August 21-24 to defend his maiden DP World Tour title at the 2025 Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.
The 33-year-old Dane claimed his breakthrough victory at the 2024 edition of the event, closing with a final round 72 to secure a two-stroke triumph on the iconic Brabazon Course. His name now sits alongside legends such as Seve Ballesteros, Colin Montgomerie, Bernhard Langer, and host Sir Nick Faldo on the tournament's roll of honour.
"Coming back to The Belfry as defending champion feels incredible," said Nørgaard. "Winning my first DP World Tour title here last year was a dream come true, and the memories from that week will stay with me forever. The Brabazon Course holds a special place in my heart now, and I know it's going to be emotional walking those fairways again. The pressure is different this time – I'm not chasing that first win anymore – but I'm excited about the challenge of defending my title."
The 2025 Betfred British Masters also carries additional significance as the final counting event for European Ryder Cup Qualification. With captain Luke Donald finalising his team, the tournament's outcome could shape the squad for the upcoming clash. Sir Nick Faldo will be joined in the field by U.S. Team Vice Captain Brandt Snedeker, who makes his debut appearance at the event.
The Betfred British Masters boasts a rich legacy as one of the DP World Tour's most historic tournaments. This year marks the 22nd time a DP World Tour event has been held at The Belfry, which first hosted the Lada English Golf Classic, won by Seve Ballesteros. The Tour returned to the Sutton Coldfield venue in 2020 after a 13-year absence and has remained on the schedule since.
Tickets for the 2025 Betfred British Masters are now on sale, with General Admission, Ticket+, and Premium Experiences available through the official DP World Tour website.