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Golf Biography

Henrik Stenson

“Stenson”

Swedish · Johannesburg, South Africa · Born 26 February 1976

Professional Golfer
1
major wins
33
euro tour wins
5
world no.1 weeks
8
ryder cups

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Swedish champion whose silky iron play and cold-blooded putting produced the 2016 Open Championship at Troon and a period at world number one, establishing him as one of Europe's finest modern champions.

Henrik Stenson is Sweden's finest golfer, most famous for his extraordinary display at The Open Championship at Royal Troon in 2016, where he shot 63 in the final round to defeat Phil Mickelson in what many consider the greatest Major championship duel in history. The 2016 Open remains the pinnacle of his career, a masterclass in ball-striking and putting under the most intense pressure.

Famous For

2016 Open Championship winner and Olympic gold medalist

Playing Style

How They Played

Methodical and precise ball-striker with strong iron play

Legacy

Lasting Impact

First male Swedish golfer to win a major championship

Career Journey

Timeline

1998 📌 Turned professional
2001 🏆 Won Benson and Hedges International Open
2009 🏆 Won Players Championship
2013 🏆 Won FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai
2016 🏆 Won The Open Championship at Royal Troon
2016 🏆 Won Olympic gold medal in Rio
2016 🎯 Reached world No. 1 ranking
Career Timeline — Henrik Stenson
1998
Turned professional
2001
Won Benson and Hedges International Open
2009
Won Players Championship
2013
Won FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai
2016
Won The Open Championship at Royal Troon
2016
Won Olympic gold medal in Rio
2016
Reached world No. 1 ranking