Jeff Winther locks himself in bathroom before final round at Mallorca Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Jeff Winther, leading the 2021 Mallorca Open, found himself locked in a bathroom before the final round. After breakfast, Winther and his wife accidentally locked the door with their young children outside. His daughter had to get help to free them after 45 minutes. Once freed, Winther managed an even-par round and secured his first DP World Tour victory by a stroke, marking a memorable moment in his career.
- •Jeff Winther led the Mallorca Open in 2021 at 15 under after three rounds.
- •He and his wife locked themselves in a bathroom with their children.
- •His daughter sought help from hotel staff to break the door down.
- •Winther shot an even-par final round to win by one stroke.
- •It was his first and only DP World Tour victory.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — A pro golfer leading after three rounds once locked himself in the bathroom before final round
"It's as good a time as any for a trip down memory lane and the time that a tournament leader almost missed his tee time for the craziest reason.
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