Jacob Skov Olesen – a name that more and more golfers are putting on their watchlist. The Dane once again truly delivered at the Turkish Airlines Open, securing a T4 finish with a total score of -7. For him, this is almost a regular occurrence, as he recently snagged a T4 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. This Dane is hot, folks, and he's showing that he has arrived on Tour!
Strengths: The Putter as His Rock?
Even though we don't (yet) have the exact Strokes Gained values for the Turkish Airlines Open to precisely dissect Olesen's performance, we can look at his 24-month baseline to understand where the Dane generally gains strokes – and where he doesn't.
| SG Category (24 Months) | Value |
|---|---|
| SG: Total | -0.11 |
| SG: Off-the-Tee | -0.14 |
| SG: Approach | -0.10 |
| SG: Around-the-Green | -0.08 |
| SG: Putting | +0.20 |
It's clear here: Jacob Skov Olesen's putter is his best friend. With a value of +0.20 over the last 24 months, he consistently gains strokes on the greens. Given his strong final round of 67 at the Turkish Airlines Open, it's highly likely that his putting was exceptional on the final day once again. This man can putt, folks!
Weaknesses: Room for Improvement with Driver & Irons
However, the 24-month data also shows where Olesen still has potential. His values for Off-the-Tee (-0.14), Approach (-0.10), and Around-the-Green (-0.08) are all in the negative range. This means that, on average, he loses strokes to the field in these areas. Especially his driving – with an average of -2.597 yards and an accuracy of -0.0% – is an area he needs to work on to consistently contend at the very top. Once these areas become "really strong," we'll see him even more often at the top of the leaderboards.
Round Details: Comeback Qualities in Round 4
Olesen's Turkish Airlines Open was a true rollercoaster of emotions.
- Round 1: A solid start with a 70 to position himself in the field. No spectacle, but steady.
- Round 2: With a 71, he managed to stay with the leading group. The Dane showed nerves of steel and kept the ball in play.
- Round 3: Here, there was a slight setback with a 73. A day like that can hurt when the competition pulls away. But Jacob didn't let it get him down.
- Round 4: What a phenomenal round! With a 67, Olesen played the best score of the tournament week and catapulted himself back up to a tie for 4th place. This shows true comeback potential and that he can deliver under pressure. That's how you win over the fans!
Season Context: The Tour's Rising Star
Jacob Skov Olesen only turned pro in 2024, and what he's delivered in this short time is impressive. His T
