Opening Round Tee Times Begin: Thursday at 7:30 AM local (CEST)
Venue: The International, Amsterdam, Netherlands Par: 73 |
Yardage: 6,966 yards
Venue Overview — The International
The International returns as host of the KLM Open, offering a modern, strategic layout that blends links‑style elements with parkland shaping. Designed by Ian Woosnam and constructed with tournament play in mind, the course rewards precision, creativity, and adaptability in shifting Dutch winds.
Course Characteristics:
- Undulating fairways with tight landing zones
- Large, multi‑tiered greens that demand precise approach play
- Water hazards in play on 10 holes
- Thick fescue rough penalizing missed fairways
- Strokes‑Gained Emphasis: Approach, Off‑the‑Tee, Scrambling
The International is not long by modern standards, but it is tactically demanding, especially when the wind rises.
Weather Conditions (June 4–7, 2026)
Typical early‑June Dutch weather: cool mornings, breezy afternoons, and potential showers.
Thursday (Round 1)
- High: 64°F (18°C)
- Wind: 12–18 mph W
- Conditions: Cloudy, gusty, scoring likely difficult
Friday (Round 2)
- High: 66°F (19°C)
- Wind: 10–15 mph SW
- Conditions: Partly sunny, softer greens after overnight moisture
Saturday (Round 3)
- High: 68°F (20°C)
- Wind: 8–12 mph S
- Conditions: Best scoring day of the week
Sunday (Final Round)
- High: 63°F (17°C)
- Wind: 15–20 mph WNW
- Conditions: Windy, firm, championship‑style difficulty
Expect wind‑influenced scoring and a winning total likely in the -10 to -14 range.
Course Conditions
- Greens: Bentgrass, rolling at 11.5–12 on the Stimpmeter
- Rough: Thick fescue, 3.5–4 inches
- Fairways: Firm but narrow, rewarding accuracy
- Bunkers: Deep pot‑style traps, penal on missed approaches
The International will play tougher than its yardage suggests.
Tournament History
The KLM Open is one of the oldest national opens in Europe, dating back to 1912. It has rotated venues frequently, but The International has hosted multiple times in the modern era.
Recent Champions:
- 2025: Rasmus Højgaard
- 2024: Guido Migliozzi
- 2023: Pablo Larrazábal
- 2022: Victor Perez
- 2021: Kristoffer Broberg
Historical Trends:
- Ball‑strikers with strong wind performance excel
- Scandinavian players have thrived in recent years
- Winning scores vary widely depending on wind
Key Player Matchups & Profiles
Rasmus Højgaard
- 2026 Form: 1 win, 4 top‑20s
- KLM History: Defending champion
- Strengths: Elite ball‑striking, strong in windy conditions
- Outlook: One of the clear favorites
Adrian Meronk
- 2026 Form: Consistent top‑25 finishes
- KLM History: Multiple top‑20s
- Strengths: Long and accurate off the tee
- Outlook: A strong contender if the putter cooperates
Jordan Smith
- 2026 Form: Trending upward with two recent top‑10s
- KLM History: Solid but not spectacular
- Strengths: SG: Approach specialist
- Outlook: A perfect fit for The International’s demands
Guido Migliozzi
- 2026 Form: Mixed but improving
- KLM History: 2024 champion
- Strengths: Creative shot‑making, thrives in wind
- Outlook: Dangerous if conditions get tough
Thorbjørn Olesen
- 2026 Form: Up‑and‑down season
- KLM History: Several strong finishes
- Strengths: Short‑game wizard
- Outlook: A sleeper pick with high upside
Recent Player Form (Last 5 Starts)
Top Contenders
- Højgaard: T12, T7, T3, T25, 1
- Meronk: T18, T22, T14, T30, T9
- Smith: T9, T11, T28, T15, T7
- Migliozzi: T40, T21, MC, T16, T8
- Olesen: MC, T33, T12, MC, T20
Players Trending Up
- Tom McKibbin: Strong tee‑to‑green numbers
- Ewen Ferguson: Gaining strokes on approach in four straight events
Players Trending Down
- Victor Perez: Struggling with accuracy
- Antoine Rozner: Losing strokes putting in five consecutive starts
Betting Trends & Angles
Historical KLM Open Betting Trends
- Wind specialists outperform expectations
- Players with strong SG: Approach metrics consistently contend
- Defending champions often play well here
2026 Market Tendencies
- Højgaard is receiving heavy early action
- Smith is a sharp‑side favorite due to course fit
- Meronk is a popular mid‑tier outright
