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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

Åberg Excited for Mixed Golf Event at 2028 Olympics

The Swedish world fifth Ludvig Åberg praises the grip that there will be a mixed golf tournament during the Los Angeles Olympic Games 2028. I think it's going to be really cool, says the 25-year-old.

Åberg Excited for Mixed Golf Event at 2028 Olympics

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

Strong Near the Top in Sörenstam's LPGA Tournament

Golf legend Annika Sörenstam is the host of the tournament – and after the first round, it's also high up on the Swedish leaderboard. Maja Stark kicked off the LPGA tour event in Florida – "The Annika" – with a round of 66 strokes, four under par.

Strong Near the Top in Sörenstam's LPGA 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

Strong lost the lead on the LPGA tour

After the third round of the Maybank Championship on the LPGA tour in Malaysia, Maja Stark lost her lead and is now in fourth place ahead of the fourth round. She finished the round with 70 strokes, two under par, with five birdies and three bogeys.

Strong lost the lead on the LPGA tour

Strong in solo lead on LPGA tour

Barely a month left until the playoffs. Then Maja Stark has stepped up, and is in solo lead after two rounds of the Maybank Championship on the LPGA tour.

Strong in solo lead on LPGA tour

"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

Europe wants to repeat the "miracle in Medinah"

Europe 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.

Europe wants to repeat the "miracle in Medinah"

USA on its way to stripping Europe of the Solheim Cup

Topless 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.

USA on its way to stripping Europe of the Solheim Cup

Dream start for the USA despite strong Swedish performance

Maja Stark started brilliantly. Anna Nordqvist and Madelene Sagström also shone.

Dream start for the USA despite strong Swedish performance

Two Swedes in play when the Solheim Cup starts

Maja Stark and Linn Grant get the chance when the Solheim Cup starts with foursome. However, not together.

Two Swedes in play when the Solheim Cup starts

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Europe has the trophy, USA has the favourite position. This week, the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup will be decided.

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Swedish dominance again in the Solheim Cup: "We are the best"

For the second year in a row, it's time for the Solheim Cup. Once again with Swedish dominance in the European team.

Swedish dominance again in the Solheim Cup: "We are the best"

Selected for the Solheim Cup – makes history

Solheim 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.

Selected for the Solheim Cup – makes history