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.
SportsNow 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.
SportsThe 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.
SportsThe 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. This is the greatest honor one can receive as a golfer and European, says the 37-year-old.
SportsLinn 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.
SportsThe 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.
SportsThe 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.
SportsEurope 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.
SportsEurope 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. The miracle in Medinah, it can happen, says Spanish golfer Carlota Ciganda.
SportsTopless 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. The home team leads 10-6 ahead of the final singles matches.
SportsMaja Stark started brilliantly. Anna Nordqvist and Madelene Sagström also shone. Nevertheless, it is the USA that has a firm grip on the Solheim Cup trophy after the first day's play. There is a lot of golf left, says Nordqvist despite the 2-6 deficit.
SportsEurope has the trophy, USA has the favourite position. This week, the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup will be decided.
SportsFor the second year in a row, it's time for the Solheim Cup. Once again with Swedish dominance in the European team. We are the best, we have always been that and will always be that, says Maja Stark.
SportsSolheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen has made her selections for the prestigious meeting with the USA in September and there will be four Swedes on the European team. One of the Norwegian captain's choices is as expected Anna Nordqvist, who with her ninth participation in the team competition writes Swedish golf history.
SportsFor most Swedish women, the British Open is tough. But not for amateur Louise Rydqvist. She was namely the second best in the entire starting field on Friday – and climbed to a fifth place on the leaderboard. What's going on?! says Rydqvist to Sportbladet.
SportsQuadruple bogey and far behind the lead. It hasn't been a good start for the highest ranked Swedish women at a windy British Open. It's going better for Linnea Ström, who has a top feeling.
SportsThe Ladies' fifth and final major of the year is decided in St Andrews, "the home of golf". Here is the guide ahead of this week's British Open on the classic Old Course.
SportsEight Swedish women are gearing up when it's time for the year's fourth golf major, Evian Championship – including OS duo Maja Stark and Linn Grant who are fine-tuning their form ahead of the games in Paris.
SportsMadelene Sagström has got a fine start to this year's PGA Championship. The Swede is two under par after half the tournament and is still in the hunt for her first major title in her career.
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