History of Nicolai Højgaard in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2025

Nicolai Højgaard is a Danish professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour and European Tour. A notable achievement includes him and his twin brother, Rasmus, becoming the first brothers to secure victories in consecutive weeks on the European Tour in 2021. Furthermore, Højgaard contributed to the victorious European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup.

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March 2001: Nicolai Højgaard's Birth

In March 2001, Nicolai Højgaard was born. He is a Danish professional golfer.

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2017: European Boys Team Championship Win

In 2017, Nicolai Højgaard was a member of the Danish team that won the European Boys Team Championship, defeating Spain in the final.

2018: Eisenhower Trophy Win

In 2018, Nicolai Højgaard's twin brother Rasmus was also part of the Danish team that won the Eisenhower Trophy.

2018: Successful 2018 Season

Nicolai Højgaard had a successful year in 2018. In April 2018 he won the Bravo Tours Open on the Nordic Golf League. In June 2018, he was second in the individual competition for the boys Toyota Junior World Cup. Denmark also won the team competition. Later in June 2018, he won the European Amateur, gaining entry to the 2018 Open Championship. In September 2018, he was part of the Danish team that won the Eisenhower Trophy, and he also played in the Junior Ryder Cup and represented Denmark in the Youth Olympic Games.

2019: Runner-Up at KLM Open

In September 2019, Nicolai Højgaard finished as runner-up in the KLM Open, a European Tour event, placing one stroke behind Sergio García.

September 2021: First European Tour Win

In September 2021, Nicolai Højgaard secured his first European Tour victory at the DS Automobiles Italian Open, winning by one shot ahead of Tommy Fleetwood and Adrian Meronk. His brother Rasmus had won the week before. This made the Højgaard twins the first brothers to win in back-to-back weeks on the European Tour.

2021: First Brothers to Win Back-to-Back

In 2021, Nicolai Højgaard and his twin brother, Rasmus, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first brothers to win in back-to-back weeks on the European Tour.

February 2022: Second European Tour Victory

In February 2022, Nicolai Højgaard achieved his second European Tour victory at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship. He finished with a score of 24 under par, defeating Jordan Smith by four shots.

September 2023: Ryder Cup Appearance

In September 2023, Nicolai Højgaard played on the European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy. The European team won, and Højgaard's record was 0–2–1, including a loss in his Sunday singles match against Xander Schauffele.

2023: Ryder Cup win

In 2023, Nicolai Højgaard was part of the winning European Ryder Cup team.

April 2024: First Masters Tournament Appearance

In April 2024, Nicolai Højgaard competed in his first Masters Tournament. Playing alongside Scottie Scheffler on Saturday, he briefly held the lead before finishing the round with five straight bogeys. He ended the tournament tied for 16th place.