Henrik Stenson
McIlroy and Woods struggle in Abu Dhabi
Jan 17, 2013 10:34 EST
Justin Rose grabbed a share of the first round lead in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Thursday on a day when both Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods struggled to get their seasons into gear.
Grace faces stiff competition as 2013 European Tour tees off
Jan 09, 2013 20:41 EST
Rising South African star and winner of five European Tour events Branden Grace faces stiff competition when he defends the Volvo Golf Champions title as the 2013 European Tour tees off Thursday.
Asia edges Europe in Brunei after sudden death
Dec 16, 2012 08:44 EST
Asia burst European golf's bubble with a stirring final-day charge on Sunday to claim victory after a thrilling sudden-death play-off in the sixth edition of Brunei's Royal Trophy.
Europe trample Asia as Brunei golf trophy begins
Dec 14, 2012 11:47 EST
South Korean duo Y. E. Yang and Kim Kyung-Tae produced a gutsy late fightback to prevent a European whitewash on the opening day of the Royal Trophy in Brunei.
Olazabal seeks to cap magical year
Dec 12, 2012 21:10 EST
Jose Maria Olazabal is aiming to put the seal on a memorable year by leading Europe to a successful title defence at this week's Royal Trophy in Brunei.
Grace favourite for inaugural Mandela Championship
Dec 05, 2012 21:35 EST
Four-time European title winner Branden Grace is the favourite to win the inaugural Nelson Mandela Championship when the first event in the 2013 European Tour season tees off in Durban.
Stenson breaks 3-year drought to take SA Open
Nov 18, 2012 12:00 EST
Sweden's Henrik Stenson won the SA Open at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate Sunday to celebrate a psychological break-through in his first victory in over three years.
Coetzee sets course record in SA Open
Nov 17, 2012 13:06 EST
South African George Coetzee hit a course-record 63 at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate to end the third round of the SA Open in second place Saturday.
Schwartzel starts moving in South Africa Open golf
Nov 17, 2012 05:39 EST
Masters 2011 champion Charl Schwartzel started moving up the SA Open ranks on Saturday, finishing the second round with a four-under-par 68 after thunderstorms interrupted play on Friday.
Stenson takes lead in SA Open second round
Nov 16, 2012 12:30 EST
It was a Swedish affair at the SA Open at the 72-par Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate on Friday with Henrik Stenson leading as lightning interrupted play early.
Stenson performs in SA Open first round
Nov 15, 2012 12:33 EST
Henrik Stenson eagled the 17th hole to place second in the first round of the SA Open at the 72-par Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate on Thursday.
PGA rookie Beljan hospitalized after taking event lead
Nov 10, 2012 00:33 EST
PGA rookie Charlie Beljan was hospitalized with shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate Friday after firing an eight-under par 64 to seize the lead at a PGA event.
PGA rookie Beljan hospitalized after taking event lead
Nov 09, 2012 22:40 EST
PGA rookie Charlie Beljan was hospitalized with shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate after firing an eight-under par 64 to seize the lead at a PGA event.
Beljan soars into PGA lead on eagles wings
Nov 09, 2012 17:41 EST
PGA rookie Charlie Beljan, fighting to keep his job, made two eagles on his way to firing an eight-under par 64 Friday to seize the lead at the final event of the US PGA season.
Wi takes one-shot PGA Tour lead at Disney
Nov 08, 2012 19:51 EST
Charlie Wi got off to a quick start Thursday and will try to make his one-stroke, first-round lead stand up in the US PGA Tour's season-ending event at Walt Disney World Resort.
Storm wilts but still shares lead at KLM Open
Sep 08, 2012 13:44 EDT
England's Graeme Storm let slip a three-stroke overnight lead to end Saturday's third round at the KLM Open in a tie at the top with Pablo Larrazabal of Argentina, Scotland's Scott Jamieson and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain.
Howell back to form at French Open
Jul 07, 2012 13:36 EDT
England's David Howell showed a welcome return to form by firing a four-under 67 at Le Golf National near Versailles on Saturday to share the third round lead in the French Open.
Levin leads as Woods falters late
Jun 02, 2012 19:05 EDT
Spencer Levin defied difficult gusting winds to post a three-under par 69 on Saturday to take the third-round lead of the USPGA Tour's $6.2 million Memorial tournament.
Scott seeks to add Asia golf title
Apr 25, 2012 04:43 EDT
World number 12 Adam Scott is the highest-ranked player at the Ballantine's Championship this week as he seeks to add another title in Asia to his glittering portfolio of victories around the world.
Rory, Tiger stagger in as Masters thrills loom
Apr 08, 2012 14:07 EDT
Pre-tournament favorites Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy struggled in the middle of the pack in Sunday's final round of the Masters while leaders Peter Hanson and Phil Mickelson prepared to tee off.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Henrik Stenson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 5 April 1976 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14.1 st) |
| Nationality | |
| Residence | Dubai, UAE |
| Spouse | Emma Löfgren |
| Children | Lisa (b.2007) |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1998 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour (joined 2007) European Tour (joined 2001) |
| Professional wins | 12 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 2 |
| European Tour | 6 |
| Challenge Tour | 3 |
| Best results in Major Championships | |
| The Masters | T17: 2007, 2008 |
| U.S. Open | 9th: 2009 |
| Open Championship | T3: 2008 |
| PGA Championship | T4: 2008 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Challenge Tour Rankings winner | 2000 |