Scandinavian Masters

{{Short description|Former golf tournament in Sweden}}

{{use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}

{{Infobox golf tournament

| name = Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed

| image = File:Scandinavian Mixed logo.png

| image_size = 270

| location = Helsingborg, Sweden

| establishment = 1991

| course = Vasatorp Golf Club

| par = 72

| yardage = {{convert|6909|yd|m}}

| tour = European Tour
Ladies European Tour

| format = Stroke play

| purse = {{currency|2,000,000|USD}}

| month_played = June

| final_year = 2024

| aggregate = 261 Erik van Rooyen (2019)

| to-par = −24 Linn Grant (2022)

| final_champion = {{flagicon|SWE}} Linn Grant

| map = Sweden

| map_label = Vasatorp GC

| map_caption = Location in Sweden

| map_relief = yes

| map_label_position =

| map_size = 200

| coordinates = {{coord|56.058|12.786}}

}}

The Scandinavian Masters was an annual golf tournament on the European Tour played in Sweden. In 2020, the tournament became co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour and was rebranded as the Scandinavian Mixed, in which both male and female golfers competed.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/european-tour-partners-with-let-to-launch-mixed-golf-tournament/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015205409/https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/european-tour-partners-with-let-to-launch-mixed-golf-tournament/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 15, 2019 |title=European Tour partners with LET to launch mixed golf tournament |work=Sport Business |access-date=2019-10-15}}

History

The tournament had its origins in the Volvo Open and the Scandinavian Enterprise Open, which, in 1973, became the first Swedish stop on the European Tour schedule. In 1991, the SEO merged with the PLM Open, with the resultant tournament being called the Scandinavian Masters.{{cite web |url=http://sgf.golf.se/extra/pod/?action=pod_show&id=54&module_instance=1 |title=International Tour Events |publisher=Svenska Golfförbundet |access-date=2008-11-17 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite book |url=http://www.e-magin.se/paper/1pfc350j/popup/1? |title=Golf - Den Stora Sporten' |language=sv |trans-title=Golf - the Great Sport|first=Anders |last=Jansson |publisher=Swedish Golf Federation 100 Years |date=2004 |isbn=91-86818007 |pages=236–239}}

The Scandinavian Masters was generally the only European Tour event to be held in Scandinavia, and in 2013 had a prize fund of {{currency|1,500,000|EUR}}, which was at the lower end of the scale for European Tour events held in the tour's home continent.

Until 2011, the tournament was played at the end of July or the beginning of August each year. For 2012, it moved to the first weekend in June, and was played from Wednesday to Saturday to allow players more time to travel to the following week's U.S. Open.{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120912161549/http://www.swedishgolfonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1617&Itemid=576 Swedish Golf Online - Nordea Masters Makes "Majors" Announcement]}} From 2013 to 2017 it was played in late May/early June, two weeks before the U.S. Open, but in 2018 it was played in August.

In 2019 Lagardère Group passed management of the tournament on to the European Tour, which renamed it Scandinavian Invitation.

=Mixed event=

In 2020 the European Tour and Ladies European Tour created the Scandinavian Mixed hosted by Henrik and Annika, for the first time bringing 78 men and 78 women together to compete in the same tournament for the same prize money, but playing from different tees. Official World Golf Ranking points are offered for both tours, along with points toward the European Tour's and LET's respective season-long competitions, as well as Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup points, if applicable, which require the results to be divided between men and women.{{cite web |url=https://www.golfmagic.com/news/henrik-stenson-and-annika-s%C3%B6renstam-host-mixed-tournament |title=Henrik Stenson and Annika Sörenstam to host mixed tournament |work=GolfMagic |first=Jack |last=Seddon |date=14 October 2019 |access-date=4 December 2024}}

The first event was originally scheduled to take place in June 2020, however it was cancelled like many other events at the time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |url=https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/news/articles/detail/statement-on-trophee-hassan-ii-and-scandinavian-mixed-hosted-by-henrik-and-annik/ |title=Coronavirus: Statement on Trophée Hassan II and Scandinavian Mixed hosted by Henrik and Annika |publisher=European Tour |date=6 April 2020 |access-date=6 April 2020}}

The event did return in June 2021, with Jonathan Caldwell winning the inaugural mixed event; shooting a final-round 64 to beat Adrián Otaegui by one shot. Alice Hewson was the highest placed female; finishing in third place.{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/glory-in-gothenburg-as-jonathan-caldwell-celebrates-first-european-tour-victory-40533684.html |title=Glory in Gothenburg as Jonathan Caldwell celebrates first European Tour victory |date=13 June 2021 |newspaper=Belfast Telegraph |first=Phil |last=Casey |access-date=4 December 2024}}

The 2022 event created history as Linn Grant became the first woman to win on the European Tour. She won by nine strokes ahead of Henrik Stenson and Marc Warren. The next best-placed female was Gabriella Cowley, 14 strokes behind Grant.{{cite web |url=https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/news/articles/detail/grant-makes-history-with-superb-win-in-sweden/ |title=Grant makes history with amazing win in Sweden |date=12 June 2022 |publisher=European Tour |access-date=4 December 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12632620/scandinavian-mixed-linn-grant-becomes-first-woman-to-win-on-dp-world-tour-after-dominant-victory |title=Scandinavian Mixed: Linn Grant becomes first woman to win on DP World Tour after dominant victory |date=12 June 2022 |work=Sky Sports |access-date=4 December 2024}} Linn Grant went on to win again in 2024, beating Calum Hill and Sebastian Söderberg by one shot.{{cite news |title=DP World Tour: Sebastian Soderberg hands Linn Grant victory after squandering eight-shot lead at Scandinavian Mixed |url=https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13150275/dp-world-tour-sebastian-soderberg-hands-linn-grant-victory-after-squandering-eight-shot-lead-at-scandinavian-mixed |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=Sky Sports |date=9 June 2024}} The 2024 event proved to be the final edition of the tournament and in October 2024 it was confirmed that the tournament would not return in 2025.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.golfbranschen.se/dp-world-tour-avstar-scandinavian-mixed-2025-vi-jobbar-pa-ett-helt-nytt-koncept/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=veckans-nyheter-fran-golfbranschen-se-31-januari_54 |title=DP World Tour nobbar Scandinavian Mixed 2025: "Vi jobbar på ett helt nytt koncept" |trans-title=DP World Tour nobs Scandinavian Mixed 2025: "We are working on a completely new concept" |magazine=Golfbranschen |language=sv |first=Tommy |last=Jeppsson |date=18 October 2024 |access-date=4 December 2024}}

Venues

The following venues have been used since the founding of the Scandinavian Masters in 1991.

class="wikitable"

! Venue !! Location !! First !! Last !! Times

Royal Drottningholm Golf ClubUppland19911994align=center|2
Barsebäck Golf & Country ClubScania19922017align=center|10
Forsgården Golf ClubHalland19931996align=center|2
Kungsängen Golf ClubUppland19982005align=center|4
Arlandastad GolfUppland20072008align=center|2
Bro Hof Slott Golf ClubUppland20102016align=center|5
PGA Sweden NationalScania20142015align=center|2
Hills Golf ClubVästergötland20182019align=center|2
Vallda Golf & Country ClubHalland20212021align=center|1
Halmstad Golf ClubHalland20222022align=center|1
Ullna Golf & Country ClubUppland20232023align=center|1
Vasatorp Golf ClubScania20242024align=center|1

Winners

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!Year!!Tour(s){{efn|EUR − European Tour; LET − Ladies European Tour.}}!!Winner!!Score!!To par!!Margin of
victory!!Runner(s)-up!!Winner's
share ()!!Venue

colspan=9 |Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed
2024EUR, LET{{flagicon|SWE}} Linn Grant (2)align=center|271align=center|−171 stroke{{flagicon|SCO}} Calum Hill
{{flagicon|SWE}} Sebastian Söderberg
align=center|312,189Vasatorp
2023EUR, LET{{flagicon|ENG}} Dale Whitnellalign=center|267align=center|−213 strokes{{flagicon|USA}} Sean Crockeralign=center|315,455Ullna
2022EUR, LET{{flagicon|SWE}} Linn Grantalign=center|264align=center|−249 strokes{{flagicon|SWE}} Henrik Stenson
{{flagicon|SCO}} Marc Warren
align=center|319,717Halmstad
colspan=9 |Scandinavian Mixed
2021EUR, LET{{flagicon|NIR}} Jonathan Caldwellalign=center|271align=center|−171 stroke{{flagicon|ESP}} Adrián Otaeguialign=center|145,160Vallda
2020EUR, LETcolspan=7 align=center|Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
colspan=9 |Scandinavian Invitation
2019EUR{{flagicon|ZAF}} Erik van Rooyenalign=center|261align=center|−191 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Matt Fitzpatrickalign=center|250,000Hills GC
colspan=9 |Nordea Masters
2018EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Paul Waringalign="center" |266align=center|−14Playoff{{flagicon|ZAF}} Thomas Aikenalign=center|250,000Hills GC
2017EUR{{flagicon|ITA}} Renato Paratorealign=center|281align=center|−111 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Matt Fitzpatrick
{{flagicon|ENG}} Chris Wood
align=center|250,000Barsebäck
2016EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Matt Fitzpatrickalign=center|272align=center|−163 strokes{{flagicon|DNK}} Lasse Jensenalign=center|250,000Bro Hof Slott
2015EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Alex Norén (2)align=center|276align=center|−124 strokes{{flagicon|DNK}} Søren Kjeldsenalign=center|250,000PGA Sweden National
2014EUR{{flagicon|THA}} Thongchai Jaideealign="center" |272align=center|−16Playoff{{flagicon|FRA}} Victor Dubuisson
{{flagicon|SCO}} Stephen Gallacher
align=center|250,000PGA Sweden National
2013EUR{{flagicon|FIN}} Mikko Ilonen (2)align="center" |267align=center|−213 strokes{{flagicon|SWE}} Jonas Blixtalign=center|250,000Bro Hof Slott
2012EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Lee Westwood (3)align="center" |269align=center|−195 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Ross Fisheralign=center|250,000Bro Hof Slott
2011EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Alex Norénalign="center" |273align=center|−157 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Richard Finchalign=center|250,000Bro Hof Slott
colspan=9 |Nordea Scandinavian Masters
2010EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Richard S. Johnsonalign="center" |277align=center|−111 stroke{{flagicon|ARG}} Rafael Echeniquealign=center|266,660Bro Hof Slott
colspan=9 |SAS Masters
2009EUR{{flagicon|ARG}} Ricardo Gonzálezalign="center" |282align=center|−102 strokes{{flagicon|WAL}} Jamie Donaldsonalign=center|166,660Barsebäck
2008EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Peter Hansonalign=center|271align=center|−91 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Nick Dougherty
{{flagicon|SWE}} Pelle Edberg
align=center|266,660Arlandastad
colspan=9 |Scandinavian Masters
2007EUR{{flagicon|FIN}} Mikko Ilonenalign=center|274align=center|−62 strokes{{flagicon|FRA}} Christian Cévaër
{{flagicon|ENG}} Nick Dougherty
{{flagicon|FRA}} Jean-Baptiste Gonnet
{{flagicon|SWE}} Peter Hedblom
{{flagicon|DEU}} Martin Kaymer
align=center|266,660Arlandastad
colspan=9 |EnterCard Scandinavian Masters
2006EUR{{flagicon|SCO}} Marc Warrenalign="center" |278align=center|−10Playoff{{flagicon|SWE}} Robert Karlssonalign=center|266,660Barsebäck
colspan=9 |Scandinavian Masters by Carlsberg
2005EUR{{flagicon|AUS}} Mark Hensbyalign=center|262align=center|−22Playoff{{flagicon|SWE}} Henrik Stensonalign=center|266,660Kungsängen
2004EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Luke Donaldalign="center" |272align=center|−165 strokes{{flagicon|SWE}} Peter Hansonalign=center|266,660Barsebäck
colspan=9 |Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters
2003EUR{{flagicon|AUS}} Adam Scottalign="center" |277align=center|−112 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Nick Doughertyalign=center|316,660Barsebäck
colspan=9 |Volvo Scandinavian Masters
2002EUR{{flagicon|NIR}} Graeme McDowellalign="center" |270align=center|−141 stroke{{flagicon|ZAF}} Trevor Immelmanalign=center|316,660Kungsängen
2001EUR{{flagicon|SCO}} Colin Montgomerie (3)align="center" |274align=center|−141 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Ian Poulter
{{flagicon|ENG}} Lee Westwood
align=center|300,000Barsebäck
2000EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Lee Westwood (2)align="center" |270align=center|−143 strokes{{flagicon|NZL}} Michael Campbellalign=center|266,660Kungsängen
1999EUR{{flagicon|SCO}} Colin Montgomerie (2)align="center" |268align=center|−209 strokes{{flagicon|SWE}} Jesper Parnevikalign=center|233,320Barsebäck
1998EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Jesper Parnevik (2)align="center" |273align=center|−113 strokes{{flagicon|NIR}} Darren Clarkealign=center|186,662Kungsängen
1997EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Joakim Haeggmanalign="center" |270align=center|−184 strokes{{flagicon|ESP}} Ignacio Garridoalign=center|175,000Barsebäck
1996EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Lee Westwoodalign="center" |281align=center|−7Playoff{{flagicon|SWE}} Paul Broadhurst
{{flagicon|ENG}} Russell Claydon
align=center|163,324Forsgården
1995EUR{{flagicon|SWE}} Jesper Parnevikalign="center" |270align=center|−185 strokes{{flagicon|SCO}} Colin Montgomeriealign=center|151,662Barsebäck
colspan=9 |Scandinavian Masters
1994EUR{{flagicon|FIJ}} Vijay Singhalign="center" |268align=center|−203 strokes{{flagicon|ZWE}} Mark McNultyalign=center|151,662Royal Drottningholm
1993EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Peter Bakeralign="center" |278align=center|−10Playoff{{flagicon|SWE}} Anders Forsbrandalign=center|151,662Forsgården
1992EUR{{flagicon|ENG}} Nick Faldoalign="center" |277align=center|−113 strokes{{flagicon|AUS}} Robert Allenby
{{flagicon|ENG}} Peter Baker
{{flagicon|CAN}} Danny Mijovic
{{flagicon|NZL}} Frank Nobilo
{{flagicon|ESP}} José María Olazábal
{{flagicon|AUS}} Peter O'Malley
align=center|140,000Barsebäck
1991EUR{{flagicon|SCO}} Colin Montgomeriealign="center" |270align=center|−181 stroke{{flagicon|ESP}} Seve Ballesterosalign=center|140,000Royal Drottningholm

See also

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