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Maja Stark's US Open Win Inspires Swedish Golfers

Maja Stark wrote herself into the history books when she won the US Open. And hopefully showed the way to more blue-yellow major successes in the future.

Maja Stark's US Open Win Inspires Swedish Golfers

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 Stark and Grant Advance in US Open

Maja Stark and Linn Grant advance in the US Open in golf after both having gone three under par in the second round. Stark is five strokes under par overall and is currently second, with a total of four strokes under par overall and in a shared eighth place.

Swedish Golfers Stark and Grant Advance in US Open

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

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

Sweden Faces Decline in Young Female Golfers Amid Success of Stars

Sweden's female golf stars are successful, but it's worse with the regeneration. Few young girls choose to play golf.

Sweden Faces Decline in Young Female Golfers Amid Success of Stars

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

Lindblad Wins LPGA Title in LA, Takes Home 5,4 Million SEK

Young star Ingrid Lindblad fulfilled her dream when she took home the title in the LPGA tournament in Los Angeles. It's pretty crazy, she says about taking a win already during her first season on the tour.

Lindblad Wins LPGA Title in LA, Takes Home 5,4 Million SEK

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

Sagström Triumphs in Las Vegas for Second LPGA Tour Victory

Madelene Sagström has waited and doubted. But in the match play tournament in Las Vegas, it finally came – her second win on the US tour in golf.

Sagström Triumphs in Las Vegas for Second LPGA Tour Victory

Madelene Sagström Advances to LPGA Final After Six Straight Wins

Madelene Sagström has exceeded expectations during the match play tournament on the LPGA tour in Las Vegas. The Swede is clear for the final on Sunday night, after having won six straight matches.

Madelene Sagström Advances to LPGA Final After Six Straight Wins

Sagström's Quarterfinal Match Paused at Dusk, Resumes Sunday

The Swedes sailed through to the quarterfinals in the LPGA tour's match play tournament in Las Vegas, but there it stopped for Maja Stark. However, hope still lives for Madelene Sagström – her match will resume on Sunday.

Sagström's Quarterfinal Match Paused at Dusk, Resumes Sunday

Swedish Golfers Shine in Las Vegas LPGA Tour Match Play

The Swedish golfers continue to impress in the LPGA tour's match play tournament in Las Vegas. Both Maja Stark and Madelene Sagström have won two straight matches and have good chances of becoming one of the 16 group winners who reach the final in the weekend.

Swedish Golfers Shine in Las Vegas LPGA Tour Match Play

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

Ingrid Lindblad missed the cut in her LPGA debut

Former amateur world number one Ingrid Lindblad's debut on the LPGA tour is over already after two rounds. The Swede missed the "cut" by one stroke in the Founders Cup in Florida.

Ingrid Lindblad missed the cut in her LPGA debut

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"

Grant near the top in LPGA finale

The first prize is the largest ever in a single women's golf tournament: four million dollars, equivalent to 44 million kronor. Swedish Linn Grant is in the mix and sniffing out a top spot after the first round.

Grant near the top in LPGA finale

Grant Fifth in Annika's Tournament

Swedish top golfer Linn Grant finished fifth in the LPGA tournament Annika in Florida, named after Annika Sörenstam. Grant went through the final round with 66 strokes and got a total of 270, ten under par.

Grant Fifth in Annika's Tournament

Stark had the chance – finished tied fourth

It was finally a fourth place for Swedish Maja Stark at the Maybank Championship on the LPGA tour. .

Stark had the chance – finished tied fourth

"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