Soren Kjeldsen wrapped up his last full season on the DP World Tour, ending with a T27 finish at the Genesis Championship in South Korea.
After turning pro in 1995 and keeping his European Tour card since 1998, he’s now gearing up for senior tour golf as he approaches his 50th birthday next year. This marks the end of a remarkable 27-year journey on the European circuit.
Earlier this year, Kjeldsen joined an elite group by surpassing 700 starts on the European Tour, alongside legends like David Howell, Miguel Angel Jiménez, and Sam Torrance. He has four wins and ten runner-up finishes under his belt, earning over €16.6 million throughout his career.
Reflecting on Achievements:
In a total of 712 tournaments, Kjeldsen made more than 480 cuts. Fittingly, he played all four rounds in his final event in Korea, finishing with a one-under-par score of 71. “I’m hitting 50 next May,” he shared with DP World Tour. “This is the first time I haven’t kept my card in 27 years.”
Fans might feel mixed emotions about this transition to senior tour golf after such a long career.
He mentioned that he’s preparing for the senior tour over the next six months to get back into top shape both physically and mentally. Reflecting on his career, he expressed gratitude for living out his dream: “It’s been incredible—better than I could have hoped for.”
Kjeldsen also recalled winning the 2016 World Cup of Golf with Thorbjorn Olesen as one of his proudest moments. A lesson from former caddie Julian Phillips taught him respect early in his career.
Before signing off, he had a heartfelt message for fellow pros: “Take good care of our beloved European Tour.” He urged them to cherish their time on this amazing tour filled with trophies to win and moments to savor.
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