Wiesberger’s Late Charge Seals China Open Golf Glory After Otaegui Collapse

Bernd Wiesberger of Austria marked a strong return to winning form with a composed and bogey-free final round to clinch the China Open , finishing ahead of Spain’s Adrian Otaegui after a dramatic collapse on the closing holes in Shanghai.

Wiesberger carded a final-round 4-under 67 , showcasing calm precision under pressure as he surged past the field to finish at 19-under 265 . The victory marks his ninth European Tour title and his first since 2021, when he won in Denmark and later earned a spot on the Ryder Cup team.

The turning point came during a tense back nine where Otaegui , who had built a three-shot cushion , began to unravel. Mistakes on both par-3 holes opened the door for Wiesberger, who stayed steady while others stumbled.

The final blow came at the par-5 18th . Needing a birdie to force a playoff, Otaegui pushed his tee shot into a bush on the right. The miscue proved costly, leading to a double bogey and a final-round 71, dropping him three shots behind the Austrian.

Wiesberger, who was among the early high-profile players to join LIV Golf in 2022 before returning after two seasons, delivered one of his most controlled performances in recent years. His victory signals a strong comeback to the European circuit after a period of transition in his career.

For Otaegui, it was a painful finish to what had been a promising week, while Wiesberger walked away with a statement win, built on patience, discipline, and composure when it mattered most in Shanghai.