Nicolai Hojgaard follows twin brother Rasmus as family records back-to-back European Tour wins

Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard won the Italian Open on Sunday (David Davies/PA)

Nicolai Hojgaard hailed the “perfect week” after creating history by following his twin brother Rasmus into the winner’s circle with victory in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.

Seven days after Rasmus won his third European Tour title with a birdie on the 72nd hole of the Omega European Masters, Nicolai also birdied the final hole to secure a maiden victory at Marco Simone Golf Club.