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The Dane
celebrated sinking a five-foot birdie putt at the par-three 16th
by going down on one knee at the Himmerland Golf and Spa Resort.
The 27-year-old then took off his cap, turned to his girlfriend
Louise in the crowd and invited her on to the green.
With the Himmerland Hill crowd cheering, Harto reached into his
pocket, pulled out a ring, asked for her hand in marriage and
Louise said 'yes' before hugging and kissing her husband-to-be.
"I'm a lucky man," the bearded Harto told reporters, even though
he had missed the cut by carding a 74 for a five-over total of
147. "The crowd was going crazy and we loved it.
"I don't know how I hit that tee shot or made that putt. I was
crying and she was crying.
"I know she might think I’m a bit silly but it's going to be a
great memory for us as we grow older," added Harto who has yet
to record a win on the tour.
England's David Horsey raced clear of the field with a 67 for a
12-under tally of 130 to lead by three from compatriot John
Parry (67) and Australian Richard Green (65) in front of crowds
of almost 20,000.
"You’ve got to enjoy being in this position, you’re not going to
turn down leading a golf tournament heading into the weekend,"
said triple tour winner Horsey.
(Writing by Tony Jimenez; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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