Är Henrik Stenson på väg att bli förste svensk att vinna ett större mästerskap på #TheOpen? pic.twitter.com/F82KbmGNPz
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
By edging Phil Mickelson for the Open Championship, Henrik Stenson becomes the first Swede to etch his name on the Claret Jug.
For the majority of the 145th Open Championship, a two man race grabbed the attention of all onlookers.
American born lefty Phil Mickelson, who shot an opening round 63, was one of them. The other was Swedish born Henrik Stenson.
In the end, it was Stenson, who shot a final round of 63 to take home the Claret Jug at the British Open. He finished the tournament at 20 under, three strokes better than Lefty.
Stenson becomes the first Swedish born player to ever have his name etched on the Claret Jug.
This is Mickelson’s 11th runner-up at a major tournament. He ranks second all-time to only Jack Nicklaus’s 19 second place finishes.
Mickelson shot a six under 65 on Sunday and still lost. That’s how well played Stenson was all tournament long.
Congratulations to Champion Golfer of the Year, Henrik Stenson. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/tmHPkwhSSg
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
The putt that won it. Well done Henrik. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/ChYMyMswyP
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
The first Swede to win #TheOpen. pic.twitter.com/ZleoifqPgK
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
Henrik Stenson's name is engraved on the Claret Jug. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/XA6zsEwryI
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
The winner of the gold medal and the Champion Golfer of the Year… #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/v7BAPIxiXN
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
Henrik, wow. Lowest 72-hole score in major championship history.
— Doug Ferguson (@dougferguson405) July 17, 2016
Henrik Stenson joins the 63 club, finishes at 264 for lowest total score ever shot in a major championship. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/OmnFLhNNc8
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) July 17, 2016
That winning feeling is major. pic.twitter.com/z3nRLPtRnw
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 17, 2016
