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Sagström Advances in British Open as Stark Misses Cut

Madelene Sagström has gained an advantage ahead of the weekend's decisive battle in the major tournament British Open. .

Sagström Advances in British Open as Stark Misses Cut

Ingrid Lindblad and Linn Grant Shine in British Open First Round

Ingrid Lindblad and Linn Grant are the best Swedes in a shared 13th place after the first round of the British Open at the Royal Porthcawl golf course in Wales. Both played Thursday's 18 holes two under par and are shadowing the lead which is dominated by Japanese players.

Ingrid Lindblad and Linn Grant Shine in British Open First Round

Swedish Golfers Struggle at Evian Championship as Grant Misses Cut

Patience continues to be tested for Linn Grant. In Evian Championship she missed the "cut" – again.

Swedish Golfers Struggle at Evian Championship as Grant Misses Cut

Charley Hull Faints During Evian Championship First Round

English golf star Charley Hull fainted during the first round of the major Evian Championship. Hull was quickly taken care of by medical staff and was forced to withdraw from the competition.

Charley Hull Faints During Evian Championship First Round

Madelene Sagström's Unexpected Shot Causes Stir at Evian Championship

Maja Stark's three-ball was standing and putting. Then came Madelene Sagström's ball rolling in on the green – from more than 240 meters.

Madelene Sagström's Unexpected Shot Causes Stir at Evian Championship

Linn Grant Reflects on Challenges Ahead of Evian Championship

Linn Grant has recharged her batteries by winning the Swedish Championship gold together with her dad – at little Snöå GK in Dalarna. Maybe it was exactly what she needed.

Linn Grant Reflects on Challenges Ahead of Evian Championship

Minjee Lee Wins PGA Championship in Texas

It became no new major title for Maja Stark at the PGA Championship in Texas. The Swede went 6 over par for the day, and finished totally +12.

Minjee Lee Wins PGA Championship in Texas

Swedes Face Challenges at PGA Championship in Texas

Six Swedes missed the "cut" in the major PGA championship in Texas. Only the fresh US Open winner Maja Stark plays during the weekend, but she is far down in the results list.

Swedes Face Challenges at PGA Championship in Texas

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 Struggles in First Round of PGA Championship

It did not go well for Maja Stark during the first round of the PGA Championship. .

Maja Stark Struggles in First Round of PGA Championship

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

After Major Win, Stark Faces Challenges in US Golf Tournament

A salvaged major title on Sunday – a missed qualifying limit just over a week later. It was tough for the US Open winner Maja Stark to reload for this week's LPGA tour event.

After Major Win, Stark Faces Challenges in US Golf Tournament

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 Climbs to World No. 6 After Historic US Open Win

Maja Stark is the new world number six in golf after the US Open title. The 25-year-old has not even had time to read the nearly 80 text messages and hundreds of messages she received after the victory.

Maja Stark Climbs to World No. 6 After Historic US Open Win

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

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

Ingrid Lindblad Eyes Chevron Championship Win After LA Triumph

Ingrid Lindblad is coming to the Chevron Championship as a fresh winner in top form. In this year's first major, the goal is set on winning again.

Ingrid Lindblad Eyes Chevron Championship Win After LA Triumph

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