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Jesper Svensson Claims Second PBA Major Title After Nine Years

Nine years ago, Jesper Svensson became the youngest major winner in bowling when he won the PBA Tournament of Champions at the age of 20. Now, the Swede has won the tournament again.

Jesper Svensson Claims Second PBA Major Title After Nine Years

Ludvig Åberg Misses Cut in Texas After Struggling with Putting

Ludvig Åberg's form is a question mark ahead of the US Masters. After weak putting, he missed the "cut" in this week's PGA tour event in San Antonio.

Ludvig Åberg Misses Cut in Texas After Struggling with Putting

Ludvig Åberg Struggles in Masters Warm-Up Round in Texas

Swedish golf star Ludvig Åberg had a shaky first round in the Masters rehearsal in San Antonio, Texas. With six birdies and five bogeys, the 25-year-old landed far down in the results list, in a tie for 43rd place, with one stroke under par.

Ludvig Åberg Struggles in Masters Warm-Up Round in Texas

Min Woo Lee Claims First PGA Tour Victory as Svensson Stumbles

Jesper Svensson was sixth before the final round in the PGA tour event in Houston. Then most things went wrong during the final holes.

Min Woo Lee Claims First PGA Tour Victory as Svensson Stumbles

Jesper Svensson Shines in Tight PGA Tour Battle in Houston

Jesper Svensson played the last nine holes on Saturday in 28 strokes – and quickly and merrily mixed himself into the tight battle in the PGA tour event in Houston, Texas. The Swede lies sixth ahead of the final round.

Jesper Svensson Shines in Tight PGA Tour Battle in Houston

Åberg eliminated: "Disappointed and frustrated"

Ludvig Åberg misses the "cut" after the second round and is thereby eliminated from The Players Championship, also called "the fifth major". I am disappointed and frustrated, says Åberg to Aftonbladet.

Åberg eliminated: "Disappointed and frustrated"

Åberg under par – despite two double bogeys

Ludvig Åberg made several birdies – but also double double bogeys during the first round of The Players Championship, also called "the fifth major". A bit like a rollercoaster, says Åberg in Max.

Åberg under par – despite two double bogeys

Swedish tour debutant fell with triple bogey

Golfer Jesper Svensson fell 21 places before the final round in the PGA tour event in Florida. The 28-year-old Swede, who was in a shared third place after the second round, hit from the bunker into the water and got a one-stroke penalty on hole 15, which led to a triple bogey.

Swedish tour debutant fell with triple bogey

Swedish tour debutant chasing victory in Florida

The golfer Jesper Svensson is in the tight battle of the PGA tour tournament in Florida ahead of the weekend's conclusion. Svensson is a total of eleven strokes under par and is tied for third place – two strokes from the lead.

Swedish tour debutant chasing victory in Florida

Dream round on the PGA tour – 59 strokes for the unknown

The American Jake Knapp struck with a dream round at the USA tour event in Florida. Knapp answered for a 59-round – it is the 15th time in history someone on the PGA tour goes under 60 strokes.

Dream round on the PGA tour – 59 strokes for the unknown

Swedish Success: Got Millions After PGA Debut

The debut on the PGA tour was successful. Moreover, it provided a substantial clinking in the cash register.

Swedish Success: Got Millions After PGA Debut

Newcomer Svensson performs well on Hawaii

Jesper Svensson, who is making his debut on the PGA tour, mixed highs and lows in the third round of the competition in Hawaii. It resulted in five birdies but also four bogeys and a shared 20th place ahead of Sunday's final round.

Newcomer Svensson performs well on Hawaii

Brilliant start for the Swede on Hawaii

The Swedish golfer Henrik Norlander saved his membership on the PGA tour in the last tournament for 2024. The new year started brilliantly for the 37-year-old.

Brilliant start for the Swede on Hawaii

Åberg's strong finish – tied fifth in PGA premiere

The scorecard showed nine strokes under par. In the results list, he climbed steeply, from tied 21st to tied fifth place.

Åberg's strong finish – tied fifth in PGA premiere

Secured games in the USA: "Hard to find words"

The golfer Jesper Svensson made his debut on the European Tour this year. Now he can leave the continent behind him – when the tour final was decided, the 28-year-old secured a spot in the USA next year.

Secured games in the USA: "Hard to find words"

The Swede is chasing the superstar and 33 million

The golfer Jesper Svensson continues to play well in the tour final on the European Tour in Dubai. The Swede went the third round in 68 strokes – four under the course's par – and lies with his –10 total on a shared fourth place ahead of Sunday's conclusion.

The Swede is chasing the superstar and 33 million

Svensson in the tight battle – on the way to the USA tour

The golfer Jesper Svensson is in the tight battle of the tour final on the European Tour (now DP World Tour) and is on his way to securing playing rights on the PGA Tour in the USA next year. For Sebastian Söderberg, it's going tougher in Dubai.

Svensson in the tight battle – on the way to the USA tour

Jens Dantorp gets to keep his tour card

He missed the qualifying limit in the season's last European Tour golf tournament (before the lucrative final tournaments). However, after the tournament was finished, it became clear that Swede Jens Dantorp will get to play on the tour again next year – as the second-to-last player.

Jens Dantorp gets to keep his tour card

Svensson's collapse – missed second win

Jesper Svensson was in the best possible position to take home his second European Tour title during his debut season. After leading from the first day, the 28-year-old had a stroke to go to the nearest pursuer ahead of Sunday.

Svensson's collapse – missed second win

Jesper Svensson in the lead ahead of the final round

Shared lead after both Thursday's and Friday's round. Solo lead after Saturday.

Jesper Svensson in the lead ahead of the final round

Svensson chasing his second win – top in France

In March, Jesper Svensson took his only victory so far on the European Tour. The Open de France can become his second.

Svensson chasing his second win – top in France

No victory for Svensson – finished second

The blue-yellow golfer Jesper Svensson had to settle for second place in the European Tour event in Prague, Czech Republic. Svensson was in sole lead – with one stroke – ahead of the final round, but was beaten by a brilliant David Ravetto, France.

No victory for Svensson – finished second

Golfer Svensson chasing his second career title

Golfer Jesper Svensson may be on his way to his second career win on the European Tour. The Swede is in sole lead after three rounds of the tournament in Prague, Czech Republic.

Golfer Svensson chasing his second career title

Norén the only Swede to advance – Åberg out

After 18 holes, Alex Norén had a top position in the British Open. During a windy Friday, the 42-year-old fell back after a 75-round and is two over the course's par total.

Norén the only Swede to advance – Åberg out