A tour chapter has closed: Alexander Björk bid farewell to the DP World Tour this week, his departure at the Danish Golf Championship 2026 marked the end of an era. What a gesture that he had his family with him to witness his very last appearance on the big stage. It wasn't just about shots and scores; it was about pure emotion.
On the course, things didn't quite go according to plan for the Swede. A second round of 77 shots ended all hopes of playing the weekend at the Danish tour final. Nevertheless, Björk still delivered a true goosebumps moment on the 18th hole: The shot from the drop zone almost resulted in a birdie or even an eagle, if it hadn't narrowly missed the hole. That would have been a spectacular farewell!
Farewell to the Tour Circus
Björk, who had already announced his retirement last September, is calling it quits at the peak of his career; at 36, that's not a decision made lightly. With 179 starts on the DP World Tour and a triumphant victory at the 2018 Volvo China Open, a true player is saying goodbye. It wasn't a farewell due to injury or a slump in form, but a conscious decision for his family.
A True Family Man
This particular aspect made the week so special. Björk wanted his children to have a real experience on the course, a memory of seeing their father in action before the tour circus definitively moves on without him. The Swede has decided to trade the world's greens for more time at home. A decision that any golfer with a family can understand. What a guy!
