Nordic golf – quiz on Swedish and Nordic stars

18 questions with answers · Updated 2026-06-02

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How well do you know Nordic golf and its Swedish stars? Here are questions on Swedish and Nordic players, their major performances and breakthroughs – with an explained answer and a source for each. Want to broaden out? Try our full golf quiz or dive into the majors.

Henrik Stenson became Sweden's first male major champion when he won The Open in 2016 at Royal Troon after a legendary final-round duel with Phil Mickelson. Sweden has also produced a whole generation of world-class players, from Jesper Parnevik and Robert Karlsson to Alex Norén – with Denmark and Norway following close behind.

The questions below move between Swedish breakthroughs, Danish and Norwegian stars and the wins that put the Nordics on the golfing map. Prefer to start broad? Have a look at our golf section or the Sweden national teams.

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Easy Nordic golf questions

Easy6 questions with answers

A good place to start – fun for the whole group. You'll meet the best-known Swedish and Nordic names here.

1. Which Swede became the first Swedish golfer to win a men's major?
- A. Henrik Stenson
- B. Jesper Parnevik
- C. Robert Karlsson
Correct answer: Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson became the first Swedish male major winner when he won The Open in 2016. (Source)
2. Which major did Henrik Stenson win in 2016?
- A. PGA Championship
- B. U.S. Open
- C. The Open Championship
Correct answer: The Open Championship
Henrik Stenson won The Open Championship in 2016 at Royal Troon. (Source)
3. Who did Henrik Stenson duel with in the final round at Royal Troon in 2016?
- A. Rory McIlroy
- B. Phil Mickelson
- C. Dustin Johnson
Correct answer: Phil Mickelson
Henrik Stenson won The Open in 2016 after a memorable duel with Phil Mickelson. (Source)
4. Which Swedish golfer was known for several PGA Tour wins and an upturned cap brim?
- A. Per-Ulrik Johansson
- B. Jesper Parnevik
- C. Jarmo Sandelin
Correct answer: Jesper Parnevik
Jesper Parnevik became a Swedish fan favorite on the PGA Tour and was known for his upturned cap brim. (Source)
5. Which Swede won the Omega European Masters in 2023 only months after turning professional?
- A. Marcus Kinhult
- B. Ludvig Åberg
- C. Vincent Norrman
Correct answer: Ludvig Åberg
Ludvig Åberg won the Omega European Masters in 2023. (Source)
6. Which Swede won The RSM Classic in 2023 on the PGA Tour?
- A. Ludvig Åberg
- B. Alex Norén
- C. Jonas Blixt
Correct answer: Ludvig Åberg
Ludvig Åberg won his first PGA Tour title at The RSM Classic in 2023. (Source)

Harder questions for real golf fans

Medium6 questions with answers

This is where the real fans pull ahead. Major performances, the Order of Merit and the Nordic breakthroughs on tour.

1. Which Swede won both the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai in 2013?
- A. Henrik Stenson
- B. Alex Norén
- C. Robert Karlsson
Correct answer: Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson won the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai in 2013. (Source)
2. How many PGA Tour wins did Jesper Parnevik record?
- A. 5
- B. 2
- C. 8
Correct answer: 5
Jesper Parnevik won five times on the PGA Tour. (Source)
3. Who was the first Swede to win the European Tour Order of Merit?
- A. Henrik Stenson
- B. Alex Norén
- C. Robert Karlsson
Correct answer: Robert Karlsson
Robert Karlsson won the European Tour Order of Merit in 2008. (Source)
4. Which Swede won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in 2017?
- A. Marcus Kinhult
- B. Alex Norén
- C. Peter Hanson
Correct answer: Alex Norén
Alex Norén won the BMW PGA Championship in 2017 after a closing 62. (Source)
5. Which Swede won the Open de France in 2018?
- A. Alex Norén
- B. Alexander Björk
- C. Sebastian Söderberg
Correct answer: Alex Norén
Alex Norén won the Open de France in 2018. (Source)
6. Which Swede won the Frys.com Open in 2012 and the Greenbrier Classic in 2013 on the PGA Tour?
- A. David Lingmerth
- B. Carl Pettersson
- C. Jonas Blixt
Correct answer: Jonas Blixt
Jonas Blixt won on the PGA Tour in both 2012 and 2013. (Source)

Swedish golf stars

6 questions with answers

A focus on Sweden – from Parnevik's turned-up cap brim to Stenson's major and Alex Norén's wins at Wentworth.

1. Which Swede became the first Swedish golfer to win a men's major?
- A. Henrik Stenson
- B. Jesper Parnevik
- C. Robert Karlsson
Correct answer: Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson became the first Swedish male major winner when he won The Open in 2016. (Source)
2. Which major did Henrik Stenson win in 2016?
- A. PGA Championship
- B. U.S. Open
- C. The Open Championship
Correct answer: The Open Championship
Henrik Stenson won The Open Championship in 2016 at Royal Troon. (Source)
3. Who did Henrik Stenson duel with in the final round at Royal Troon in 2016?
- A. Rory McIlroy
- B. Phil Mickelson
- C. Dustin Johnson
Correct answer: Phil Mickelson
Henrik Stenson won The Open in 2016 after a memorable duel with Phil Mickelson. (Source)
4. Which Swede won both the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai in 2013?
- A. Henrik Stenson
- B. Alex Norén
- C. Robert Karlsson
Correct answer: Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson won the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai in 2013. (Source)
5. Which Swede holed the clinching putt for Europe at the 2006 Ryder Cup?
- A. Niclas Fasth
- B. Robert Karlsson
- C. Henrik Stenson
Correct answer: Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson secured Europe’s 2006 Ryder Cup victory with his putt in the singles matches. (Source)
6. Which Swedish golfer was known for several PGA Tour wins and an upturned cap brim?
- A. Per-Ulrik Johansson
- B. Jesper Parnevik
- C. Jarmo Sandelin
Correct answer: Jesper Parnevik
Jesper Parnevik became a Swedish fan favorite on the PGA Tour and was known for his upturned cap brim. (Source)

FAQ

Who was Sweden's first male major champion in golf?

Henrik Stenson. He won The Open Championship in 2016 at Royal Troon after a memorable final-round duel with Phil Mickelson.

Which Swedish golfers are best known internationally?

Among the men, Henrik Stenson, Jesper Parnevik, Robert Karlsson and Alex Norén stand out. Annika Sörenstam is also regarded as one of the greatest women's golfers of all time.

Have Denmark and Norway produced successful golfers?

Yes. Denmark counts Thomas Bjørn and the Højgaard brothers among others, while Norway has produced players who reached the major tours. The Nordics are now a clear golfing region.

What did Henrik Stenson win in 2013 besides his major performances?

In 2013 Stenson won both the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour and the Race to Dubai on the European Tour – the first player to take both titles in the same year.

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