Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen is to face trial after being charged with sexual assault and being drunk on an aircraft.
The 29-year-old Olesen indicated he would plead not guilty to the offences when he made a brief appearance at a magistrates' court in Uxbridge, west of London, on Wednesday.
The World No.65, who was a member of Europe's Ryder Cup-winning team in 2018, was arrested on July 29, immediately after returning to London from a World Golf Championship event in Tennessee.
Olesen, a five-time European Tour winner, has also been charged with assault by beating.
He spoke only to confirm his name, address, date of birth and nationality, as well as indicating not guilty pleas.
He was granted unconditional bail and is expected to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on September 18.
Olesen has been suspended by the European Tour pending the outcome of the case.
© Golf Australia. All rights reserved.
Related Articles

Colsaerts sets the pace in Indian Open

Playing From The Tips Ep.119: John Deere, BMW International Open & International Series

Playing From The Tips Ep.118: LIV Dallas, Rocket Classic, LPGA Teams, US Senior Open & more
Latest News

Westwood & Herbert through to The Open Championship
2 Jul 2025

Smylie to defend Australian PGA Championship crown
1 Jul 2025

Golf Improvement Tour of Glorious Vietnam
1 Jul 2025
Most Read

RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Public Access Courses for 2025
23 Jan 2025

RANKING: Australia's Top-100 Courses for 2024
24 Jan 2024

Rocket Classic tee times (AEST): Aussies Lee, Davis, Vilips and Baddeley in action
25 Jun 2025

Women’s Australian Open returning to Adelaide from 2026
27 Jun 2025