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Maja Stark Aims for Victory at PGA Championship After US Open Win

Maja Stark got a nightmare start on the first round of the major tournament PGA Championship. During the second day in Texas, the fresh US Open winner climbed and was the only Swede to pass the qualifying limit.

Maja Stark Aims for Victory at PGA Championship After US Open Win

Maja Stark Aims to Emulate Tiger Woods After US Open Triumph

US Open win gave Maja Stark five years of security. Now the Swede can "copy" golf legend Tiger Woods and develop her swing.

Maja Stark Aims to Emulate Tiger Woods After US Open Triumph

Maja Stark Wins US Open, First Swedish Woman Since 2006

Maja Stark won the US Open, as the first Swedish woman since 2006. This just feels enormous, says the 25-year-old about her first major title in her career.

Maja Stark Wins US Open, First Swedish Woman Since 2006

Maja Stark Leads Solo Ahead of US Open Final at Erin Hills

Maja Stark is well positioned to take home her first major. I and my caddie did a good job of not putting ourselves in bad positions, says the 25-year-old after Saturday's play.

Maja Stark Leads Solo Ahead of US Open Final at Erin Hills

Swedish Golfers Shine in Strong US Open Start at Erin Hills

Several Swedish women are at the top after the first round of the golf major US Open. Maja Stark, the best of the blue and yellow, was long in the lead before she lost some at the finish.

Swedish Golfers Shine in Strong US Open Start at Erin Hills

Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship as Alex Norén Falls Short

World number one Scottie Scheffler handled the pressure and took home the PGA Championship in golf. Alex Norén had the chance to take Sweden's second major title in golf, but dropped significantly when it mattered most.

Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship as Alex Norén Falls Short

Japanese Golfer Mao Saigo Wins Chevron Championship in Playoff

It didn't become a successful Swedish week in this year's first major tournament, Chevron Championship, on the women's side. More fun was had by Japanese Mao Saigo – who won after a dramatic playoff.

Japanese Golfer Mao Saigo Wins Chevron Championship in Playoff

Swedish Golfers Lag Behind in Chevron Championship Final Round

The Swedish golfers have slid further down the results list ahead of the final round in the Chevron Championship in Texas. Best placed are Anna Nordqvist and Ingrid Lindblad on a shared 51st place with a total of +3.

Swedish Golfers Lag Behind in Chevron Championship Final Round

Ingrid Lindblad Qualifies for Chevron Championship Weekend After Eagle

The Swedish star Ingrid Lindblad hit an eagle at the end of the second round at the Chevron Championship in Texas and thus appears to qualify for the weekend – albeit far down the leaderboard. .

Ingrid Lindblad Qualifies for Chevron Championship Weekend After Eagle

Lindblad Faces Storm-Interrupted Start at Chevron Championship

After the success in Los Angeles, star player Ingrid Lindblad got a tough start in this year's first major. The competition was interrupted before she could finish playing – but the climb to the top is long for the Swede.

Lindblad Faces Storm-Interrupted Start at Chevron Championship

Swedish Golfers Gear Up for Chevron Championship in Texas

Now the ladies' golf season is getting underway in earnest. The Chevron Championship is the year's first major, with eight Swedish women in the starting field.

Swedish Golfers Gear Up for Chevron Championship in Texas

Nordqvist Names Hedwall as Vice-Captain for 2026 Solheim Cup

The Swede Caroline Hedwall and the Englishwoman Mel Reid will be team captain Anna Nordqvist's closest support when it comes down to Europe's meeting with the USA in the Solheim Cup next year. Both have been appointed as vice-captains.

Nordqvist Names Hedwall as Vice-Captain for 2026 Solheim Cup

Sagström Tied for Fourth After Hole-in-One at LPGA Los Angeles

Madelene Sagström made a fine start in the LPGA tournament in Los Angeles and is tied for fourth after a hole in one, her first in competition. > I only saw that the ball disappeared and thought: "Damn, it must be in".

Sagström Tied for Fourth After Hole-in-One at LPGA Los Angeles

Nordqvist lands dream job – talks about dark years

The stress made it so that there are golf tournaments that Anna Nordqvist doesn't even remember playing. The veteran has had a couple of dark years, but now the newly appointed Solheim Cup captain finds herself in a good place in life.

Nordqvist lands dream job – talks about dark years

Grant climbs towards the top after a cannon round

Linn Grant struck with a brilliant second round and climbs in the results list as the American LPGA tour in golf makes a guest appearance in Thailand. At the same time, Maja Stark, who was second after the first round, is heading in the opposite direction.

Grant climbs towards the top after a cannon round

Great round by Maja Stark - Hunting for Another LPGA Victory

Maja Stark began the golf year with a missed qualifying limit in Florida two weeks ago. Now that the LPGA tour has moved to Thailand, the 25-year-old Swede has got her game in better order.

Great round by Maja Stark - Hunting for Another LPGA Victory

New Money Rain: "Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without Them"

The LPGA tour is 75 years old – with new record sums at stake. In just four years, the women's golfers' prize money has almost doubled.

New Money Rain: "Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without Them"

"Sagström: We fought all the way to the goal"

The uphill battle ahead of Sunday was too steep, but Europe managed to create drama when the Solheim Cup was decided on American soil. I'm proud that we fought all the way to the finish, says Madelene Sagström, one of four Swedes on the European team.

"Sagström: We fought all the way to the goal"

No Miracle Turnaround – USA Wins Solheim Cup

Europe started with a demonstration of power, but there was never any miracle in Gainesville. Sunday was dramatic, but the USA was able to win the women's golf classic team competition Solheim Cup for the first time since 2017.

No Miracle Turnaround – USA Wins Solheim Cup

Europe wants to repeat the "miracle in Medinah"

Europe must achieve a miracle turnaround against the USA in the Solheim Cup. Then the European women find inspiration from the men's counterpart, the Ryder Cup.

Europe wants to repeat the "miracle in Medinah"

USA on its way to stripping Europe of the Solheim Cup

Topless caddies, lowered pins and balls that finally decided to drop into holes. A loaded USA is on its way to roll over Europe in the ladies' golf team competition Solheim Cup.

USA on its way to stripping Europe of the Solheim Cup

Dream start for the USA despite strong Swedish performance

Maja Stark started brilliantly. Anna Nordqvist and Madelene Sagström also shone.

Dream start for the USA despite strong Swedish performance

Two Swedes in play when the Solheim Cup starts

Maja Stark and Linn Grant get the chance when the Solheim Cup starts with foursome. However, not together.

Two Swedes in play when the Solheim Cup starts

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Europe has the trophy, USA has the favourite position. This week, the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup will be decided.

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?