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Henrik Stenson is hoping to reclaim the famous Claret Jug this week

Bittersweet feelings as Stenson returns Claret Jug

Open champion Henrik Stenson admits it was a bittersweet moment when he returned the Claret Jug on Monday, but is eagerly looking forward to the next chapter in his career.

Golf • 17 Jul 17

Winning the Open was a life-changing moment for Stenson

Stenson ready to 'turn page' with return of Claret Jug

Henrik Stenson admits he has struggled to cope with the demands of being Open champion as he prepares to hand back his "baby" at Royal Birkdale next week.

Golf • 12 Jul 17

Henrik Stenson is lurking with intent at Wentworth

Scrambling Stenson lurks behind Wentworth leaders

Henrik Stenson's title rivals will be looking over their shoulders after the Swede moved menacingly within two shots of the BMW PGA Championship lead despite being below his best.

Golf • 26 May 17

Justin Rose was among those to miss the cut in New Orleans

Rose and Stenson miss cut in New Orleans

Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson were among the big-name casualties at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after missing the cut - despite finishing the second round on six under par.

Golf • 29 Apr 17

Rory McIlroy had a day to forget at Bay Hill

Fitzpatrick prospers as McIlroy struggles at Bay Hill

Matt Fitzpatrick claimed a share of the lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational as pre-tournament favourites Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson struggled to make an impression.

Golf • 17 Mar 17

Paul Dunne playing into the 12th hole during his third round in Abu Dhabi

Dunne remains in hunt for Abu Dhabi glory

Despite a disappointing third round in Abu Dhabi, Paul Dunne remains in contention at the HSBC Golf Championship.

Golf • 21 Jan 17

Dunne four shots off leader Stenson in Abu Dhabi

European number one Henrik Stenson made light of his lack of preparation with a stunning opening round in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, while Paul Dunne is four shots off the lead.

Golf • 19 Jan 17

Henrik Stenson claimed silver at Rio 2016

Stenson claims Golf Writers Trophy

Open champion and Olympic silver medallist Henrik Stenson has won the Golf Writers Trophy for a second time.

Golf • 13 Dec 16

Henrik Stenson poses with the Race to Dubai trophy

Stenson reclaims European Tour Order Of Merit

Matt Fitzpatrick won the DP World Tour Championship in dramatic fashion on Sunday as Open champion Henrik Stenson clinched a second Race to Dubai title in four years.

Golf • 20 Nov 16

Rory McIlroy has endured a mixed start at the second round of the DP World Tour Champio

McIlroy gets title defence back on track in Dubai

World number two Rory McIlroy got his title defence back on track in the DP World Tour Championship, but admitted he will still need help from elsewhere to claim a fourth victory of the season.

Golf • 18 Nov 16

Rory McIlroy is among those golfers spending more and more time in the US

McIlroy welcomes boost to Irish Open

Rory McIlroy has welcomed the inclusion of the Irish Open in the European Tour's new Rolex Series, a group of seven events with a minimum prize fund of €6.45million.

Golf • 15 Nov 16

Money-list leader Stenson rallies at Sun City

Three birdies in his final four holes sparked Race to Dubai leader Henrik Stenson into life as he carded an opening round 69 to trail by one shot at the Nedbank Challenge, while Padraig Harrington struggled to a four over.

Golf • 10 Nov 16

Henrik Stenson hopes to cap off a good year that also saw him win the Open

Stenson looking to secure a second Race to Dubai

Henrik Stenson can seal a second Race to Dubai title with victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge this week as an off-form Danny Willett tries to "find some game" at Sun City.

Golf • 09 Nov 16

Justin Rose (L) and Henrik Stenson will get the ball rolling for Europe at Hazeltine

Clarke backs Rose & Stenson to set tone for Europe

Ryder Cup captains Darren Clarke and Davis Love have backed their two top partnerships to get their sides off to a good start at Hazeltine National on Friday.

Golf • 30 Sep 16

Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Andy Sullivan during a practice round at Hazeltine

Watch how US fan won $100 bet with Justin Rose

Justin Rose was unbeaten in the last Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, but the Olympic champion has already tasted defeat at Hazeltine - to an American spectator.

Golf • 29 Sep 16

Henrik Stenson is not expecting to play too much golf in September

Stenson keen to avoid another operation

Open champion Henrik Stenson hopes he will not need another operation as he prepares to play through the pain barrier in the FedEx Cup play-offs and Ryder Cup.

Golf • 01 Sep 16

Rory McIlroy: 'I'll need to try and figure it out.'

Column: McIlroy puts in hours to iron out flaws

Rory McIlroy's early PGA Championship challenge has been undermined by familiar problems.

Golf • 29 Jul 16

Henrik Stenson: 'You never know once you open the floodgates what might happen.'

Stenson hopes Major breakthrough opens floodgates

A week after worrying about his diminishing opportunities to win a major title, Henrik Stenson hopes his stunning Open triumph can open the floodgates in the game's biggest events.

Golf • 18 Jul 16

Henrik Stenson kisses the Claret Jug following his stunning Open win in Troon

Sweden's first winner at majors felt time had come

Henrick Stenson wasn’t shouting it from the rooftops, but he felt confident that his time had come to finally win one of golf’s majors - and he followed through with a historic victory at Troon.

Golf • 18 Jul 16

Henrik Stenson shot a final round of 63 to finish up on -20 overall

Stenson claims first major at Royal Troon

Sweden's Henrik Stenson created history as he claimed his first major title after coming out on top in a sensational shootout with former champion Phil Mickelson to win the 145th Open Championship.

Golf • 17 Jul 16

Sergio Garcia is committed to becoming an Olympian

Garcia and Stenson commit to Olympics

Spain's Sergio Garcia and Swede Henrik Stenson have committed to representing their countries at the Rio Olympics, despite a host of players withdrawing from the Games citing fears over the Zika virus.

Paris 2024 • 06 Jul 16

Stenson bounces back from US Open with win

Henrik Stenson bounced back from his US Open frustrations to claim his 10th European Tour title at the rain-hit BMW International Open at Pulheim.

Golf • 26 Jun 16

Jordan Spieth: 'There's a balance that I need to find. It has been a learning experience this year.'

Spieth: I've put too much expectation on myself

World number one Jordan Spieth believes his own expectations were too high after starting the year with an emphatic victory in Hawaii.

Golf • 09 Mar 16

Marc Leishman leads ahead of the final round in South Africa

Stroke of luck for Stenson in Sun City

Henrik Stenson recovered from the embarrassment of a complete air shot with the aid of an outrageous stroke of luck to stay in touch in the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City.

Golf • 05 Dec 15

Henrik Stenson will attempt to hold off Rickie Fowler and the rest of the field in Massachusetts

Henrik Stenson takes narrow lead into final round

Henrik Stenson claimed a one-shot lead over Rickie Fowler going into the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship in Massachusetts after a third round of 65 on Sunday.

Golf • 07 Sep 15