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What makes Henrik Stenson's 2016 Open Championship win unique for Sweden and Nordic male golfers?
He is the first Major Champion
He was the youngest winner
He was the oldest winner
Swedish government made it a national holiday
Answer
Henrik Stenson is the first male golfer from Sweden and the Nordic countries to win a major championship. He achieved this feat in the 2016 Open Championship, held at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Stenson, who was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, began playing golf at the age of 10. He turned professional in 1998 and has since won 14 professional tournaments, including six on the PGA Tour.
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