
KLM Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis
Guido Migliozzi returns to The International to defend his KLM Open title this week, 12 months on from his thrilling playoff victory over Joe Dean and Marcus Kinhult.
The 28-year-old will headline a strong field competing for a record prize fund of €2,750,000, the highest purse in the tournament’s history and the most lucrative in Dutch sport.
Last year, Migliozzi entered the final day one shot off the lead but found himself three clear in a tie for top spot at one point and led alone by one early on the back nine before two dropped shots left him two behind.
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He then birdied the 16th and 18th to sign for a roller coaster 70 and finish at 11 under alongside Dean and Kinhult.
The three men all made two-putt birdies on the first trip back up the par-five last and while Dean and Kinhult both made par at the second attempt despite the Englishman hitting a poor tee-shot and the Swede finding the water, Migliozzi found the green in two and left himself two feet for a sixth four on the closing hole and a dramatic win.
Migliozzi's victory earned him a place at The Open Championship alongside Dean, who edged out Kinhult for the second spot by virtue of the world rankings.
Migliozzi burst onto the DP World Tour in 2019, winning twice in his debut season after coming through the Qualifying School. He also won the Open de France in 2022, producing possibly the shot of the season to take the title on the last and once again he has won a prestigious national open after late drama.
"I never thought I was done," said Migliozzi. "I've always been in position and tried to make birdies and come back and here it is now. It's an incredible feeling, it's been an incredible battle, well done to everybody. It's super, super nice to be here now."
Joining Migliozzi in the field this week are former champion Pablo Larrazabal, major winner Jimmy Walker, and a strong Dutch contingent featuring Joost Luiten, Darius van Driel, and Wil Besseling.
Luiten, a two-time KLM Open winner in 2013 and 2016, will make his 18th appearance at the tournament, while Van Driel and Besseling return after strong seasons that secured their places on the DP World Tour.
Luiten won his sixth DP World Tour title when he claimed the 2018 Oman Open. He won twice in 2013 en route to a career-best 11th place finish in the Race to Dubai. He is enjoying a decent season and has shown some excellent recent form, finishing third at the Hero Indian Open, 14th at the Volvo Chin Open, tied fifth at the Turkish Airlines Open and tied 16th at the Soudal Open, and he will seriously fancy his chances of winning his national open for a third time.
Van Driel is bursting with confidence after only losing the Soudal Open in a playoff.
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It will be fascinating to see how South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence gets on this week. He has played like a drain on the PGA Tour so decided to head back across the Atlantic and immediately rediscovered his game at the Soudal Open. There is no reason why he should not win in America but this week is all about continuing to rebuild his confidence.
The 105th edition of the tournament will also mark a significant milestone, as Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit is co-tournament director, sharing the role with long-time sporting lead Daan Slooter.
An avid golfer and proud Amsterdam native, Gullit takes on the role during the city’s 750th anniversary celebrations - a fitting tribute to both his hometown and his love of the game.
Slooter, the tournament director, said: "With Guido Migliozzi, Pablo Larrazabal, Jimmy Walker, a strong Dutch trio, and the increased prize money, we are taking a solid first step towards another outstanding edition of the KLM Open. The tournament continues to be a key fixture on the DP World Tour calendar - both for players and fans.”
Gullit said: "Golf is a sport of connection and joy. The KLM Open is a fantastic event that combines high-level sport with a great experience. To be part of it in the year my city celebrates its 750th anniversary - on my home course - makes it even more special."
Tournament Winners:
It was won in 2015 by Thomas Pieters, in 2016 by Joost Luiten, in 2017 by Romain Wattel, in 2018 by Ashun Wu, in 2019 by Sergio Garcia, in 2021 by Kristoffer Broberg, in 2022 by Victor Perez and last year by Pablo Larrazabal. There was no tournament in 2020 because of the pandemic.
The Course:
Designed by Ian Woosnam and opened in 2012, The International is located close to Schipol Airport - some would say too close! The greens are large and undulating and the course also features plenty of water hazards and bunkers, several doglegs and a number of blind shots. It is a par 73 measuring 7,286 yards and promises to be a tough test.
Form Guide:
Thriston Lawrence has had a miserable time on the PGA Tour but a return to Europe seems to have got him back on track.
Prize Money:
Total prize money is $2.75m, with 3,500 Race to Dubai points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points going to the winner.
How to Watch:
Thursday, June 5, Friday, June 6, Saturday, June 7, Sky Sports Golf, midday; Sunday, June 8, Sky Sports Golf, 11.30am.
To Win:
Thriston Lawrence. Has bounced back to form
Each Way:
Haotong Li. Enjoying an excellent season
Each Way:
Eugenio Chacarra. Will be a serial winner
Five to Follow:
Thriston Lawrence. Rebuilding his confidence
Haotong Li. Make birdies for fun
Eugenio Chacarra. Fantastic short game
Ewen Ferguson. Came so close in Belgium
Guido Migliozzi. Enigmatic Italian

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