DP World Tour
Felix Mory Storms Clear at Great Northern
Felix Mory lit up the Great Northern course sheet on day one, carding a flawless 65 to seize pole position at 7-under par. The Danish Golf Championship’s opening round delivered early separation: Mory leads by a shot from Brandon Stone and Lucas Bjerregaard, both at 6-under, while Oliver Lindell, Francesco Laporta, Wenyi Ding, Freddy Schott and Filippo Celli form a congested chasing pack one further back at 5-under. The stage is set for a battle in the field, but Mory’s clean start suggests he’s found something special this week.
Our Pre-Tournament Pick
Jayden Schaper, our pre-event selection, has failed to make the cut after round one. A costly blow for the tip, but golf moves fast: we’re already scouting angles for the final three rounds and will reposition for the grind ahead.
Who’s in Contention
Mory’s lead is razor-thin at the top. Brandon Stone and Lucas Bjerregaard sit just one shot back and remain well within striking distance, meaning round two could flip the leaderboard entirely. Oliver Lindell has opened at 5-under and is priced at 16/1, offering genuine each-way appeal given the shallow deficit to the leader. Francesco Laporta and Wenyi Ding, both at 66/1, occupy the same mark and carry value if form holds through 36 holes. Filippo Celli rounds out the top eight at 100/1, but with just two shots to find at Great Northern, few players are truly out of contention.
Round 2 Betting Angles
Mory’s position demands respect, but his one-shot buffer is fragile. Watch for Stone and Bjerregaard to apply early pressure: both shot 66s in round one and neither player is sitting back. Great Northern’s scoring conditions allowed seven sub-70 cards on day one, signalling a gettable layout for golfers in form. Expect low scores to continue, meaning Mory cannot afford a single loose hole if he wants to preserve his lead into the weekend.
Lindell’s position at 5-under makes him a live contender. The 16/1 quote reflects genuine title prospects, and his round-one 67 suggests he’s comfortable with the setup. Watch also for movement among the chasing five at 5-under: any of Laporta, Ding, Schott or Celli could fire a 64 and threaten the summit by lunch on Friday.
The cut will likely fall around level par or 1-under, meaning mid-pack players have genuine first-round-damage scenarios to navigate in round two. The field is bunched and hungry.
Our Updated Pick
Odds: 16/1 – bet365
Just two shots adrift of Mory after round one, Lindell carries real title chances from this position. The 16/1 price offers value for a player sitting 5-under in a tournament where early scoring has been generous and the leaderboard is compressed. Great Northern’s setup continues to reward clean striking, and Lindell’s opening 67 suggests he’s read the course correctly. Still three rounds to play and plenty of runway ahead.
Top 5 After Round 1
| Pos | Player | R1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Mory | 65 | -7 |
| 2 | Brandon Stone | 66 | -6 |
| 3 | Lucas Bjerregaard | 66 | -6 |
| 4 | Oliver Lindell | 67 | -5 |
| 5 | Francesco Laporta | 67 | -5 |
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