Henrik Stenson

Henrik Stenson’s early Life and Background

Swedish professional golfer Henrik Olof Stenson, better known as Henrik Stenson, was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 5, 1976 to Ingemar and Mona Stenson. Henrik first tried golfing after following one of his friends on the course from a very early age. Henrik learned to play golf using his right hand despite being a left-handed person. In 1991, Henrik shifted from Sweden to the USA and attended the University of South Carolina, where he developed his golfing skills while playing various college golf tournaments.

Henrik Stenson’s Amateur Golf Career

When Henrik was just 12 years old, he got attracted to the game of golf and started playing after following a friend of his on the course. At an early age, he liked to participate in various amateur and junior golf tournaments, which laid the foundation for his success in the future. In the European Boy's Team Championship (1994), Henrik represented Sweden internationally when he was 18. The great success in his amateur career was his victory in the 1996 Italian Open Amateur Championship.

As an amateur, he competed in 8 golf tournaments in 1998 and finished top 10 in 5 tournaments. He also tied for 4th in the last tournament of the Tella Grand Prix. Henrik Stenson's unbelievable success caused him to earn a place in the Swedish Team at Eisenhower Trophy (1998) in Santiago, Chile.

Henrik Stenson’s Professional Career

In 2001, Henrik began competing on the European Tour and Challenge Tour after becoming professional in 1998. During his professional career, he won 22 golf tournaments, including 6 PGA and 11 European Tour victories. Henrik Stenson has also secured his victory in the 2016 The Open Championship. Currently, Henrik plays in the LIV golf. His professional career highlights include his glorious win at the 2021 LIV Golf Invitational. He has represented Europe several times in the Riders Cup. Henrik Stenson has held his position in the top players in Official World Golf Ranking over 300 weeks and peaked in May, 2014 with his highest ranking of 2.

Henrik Stenson’s Playing Style

Henrik Stenson is recognized for his powerful swing and consistent ball-striking ability, reflecting his strong fundamentals and techniques. Repeatable swing helps him to hit the ball consistently, which is a key factor in his golf tournaments. Henrik's precise and powerful swing allows him to hit the ball from distance with perfection. Besides this, his playing style also consists of his strong fundamentals, including his posture, stance and grip.

Henrik Stenson’s Golf Journey

Henrik Stenson played many golf tournaments early on during his school and college days. In 1991, he became a member of Barseback Golf and Country Club. During his amateur career, Henrik won the Italian Open Amateur Matchplay Championship in 1996. After becoming a pro in 1998, he played in various golf tours like European Tour and Challenge Tour and in 2007 he moved to the top 10 ranks in Official World Golf Ranking. He became the first-ever Swedish golfer to win the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (2007) of the World Golf Championship. He became the Swedish golfer of the year 5 times during his career. In 2009, he also won the Players Championship, which was his first American stock play win. In 2013, Henrik Stenson won several awards and achievements, including the FedEx Cup Championship, DP World Tour Championship and title of European Tour Golfer of the Year. He peaked on May 25, 2014 with the 2nd rank in Official World Golf Ranking. In the year 2015, Henrik didn't win a single tournament. He secured his prestigious victory at The Open Championship in 2016 and also the Race to Dubai for a second time. In 2018, he tied 5th with his best finish at the Masters Tournament. Following that Henrik Stenson won the Hero World Challenge in 2019. He joined LIV Golf in the year 2022 and in early 2023, he resigned from his membership with European Tour and now only plays in LIV Golf.

Henrik Stenson’s Achievements

Having a successful career in the world of professional golf, Henrik Stenson has earned several glorious achievements, which includes:

1. Victory at the Open Championship 2016.

2. Winning the FedEx Cup in 2013.

3. Holding the top 10 position in Official World Golf Ranking over 300 weeks.

4. Reaching the second position in the Official World Golf Ranking as of May 25, 2014.

5. 22 professional wins, including 11 European Tour and 6 PGA Tour.

Henrik Stenson’s Major Championships

Henrik Stenson’s Awards and Honors

Henrik Stenson’s Golf Records

Henrik Stenson has gained some prestigious records in several golf events:

1. Achieving victory at The Open Championship in 2016.

2. First Swedish golfer to win the World Golf Championships.

3. A consistent presence in top 10 professional golfers in Official World Golf Ranking over 300 weeks.

4. 2nd position in the official World Golf Ranking as of May 25, 2014.

5. Winner of 6 times on the PGA Tour and 11 times on the European Tour.

Henrik Stenson’s International Wins

Henrik Stenson's international wins, Include the victory of WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (2007) of the World Golf Championships, The Open Championship (2016), LIV Golf Bedminster in 2022, and 11 European Tour wins.

Henrik Stenson’s Net Worth

Henrik Stenson's estimated net worth is 25 million USD as of July, 2023. From his golf tournaments, he has earned approximately 31 million USD. His earnings are based on the prize money of his winnings, with no fixed salary. Apart from this, various endorsement deals with several reputed companies have also contributed to his net worth.

Henrik Stenson’s Ventures

Besides his golf career, Henrik Stenson has ventured into several different areas, which includes his investment in PGA Sweden National, his own foundation, involved in charitable activities, his personal website and so on. He also has investments in an undisclosed venture.

Henrik Stenson’s Assets

Henrik Stenson has owned a 3,384 square feet luxurious house in Orlando, Florida, with various amazing features, including a master suite on the first floor and three other bedrooms on the second floor, three bathrooms, oak floors, a living room with gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with a marble island, game room, mud room, crown molding, a spa and so on. Apart from the house property, Henrik Stenson is a car enthusiast with a good collection of luxury and sports cars, including the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Ferrari, which he got from his caddy Gareth Lord as a treat.

Henrik Stenson’s Family

Henrik Stenson's family consists of his father, Ingemar Stenson, his mother, Mona Stenson, younger sister, Ulrika, his wife, Emma Lofgren, his daughter, Lissa Stenson, and his son, Kalle Stenson. Undoubtedly, each family member has good bonding with Henrik and plays an important role in his life on and off the course.

Henrik Stenson’s Wife

Emma Lofgren is the beloved wife of Henrik Stenson. As a former professional golfer, she was a member of the Swedish National Golf Team and also has played on the Ladies European Tour. They both got married in the year 2007 in Dubai. Emma's valuable presence always motivates Henrik to achieve success in every part of life.

Henrik Stenson’s Children

Henrik Stenson and Emma Lofgren are blessed with two children together. Lisa Stenson is their daughter, born in 2007 and their son, Kalle, was born in 2010.