Lisa Pettersson

Swedish amateur's success round – second best of the day

For 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.

Against the Current in the Year's Last Major

Quadruple 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.

Guide: Ahead of the Ladies' British Open

The 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.

Tough major rehearsal for Swedish golf stars