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When Henrik Stenson arrived at The 145th Open Championship, few could have foreseen what the affable Swede was set to produce in golf’s original major.
At the least, the omens were mixed. Stenson came to Royal Troon feeling comfortable, but the South Ayrshire course was still the only Open venue the Swede had not experienced.
“I had actually played all the other Open Championship venues, (but) when we came to Troon in 2016 that was the only one I had not played any golf at," Stenson said, speaking on The Open Podcasts. “So I flew out about a week before the championship and I had my caddie and coach with me, and I went out and walked the golf course on the Sunday night. Then on the Monday I played it in pretty miserable conditions, but I got a good look.”
Stenson also had a familiar feeling with his game that was not overly special, but had in the past produced good results.
“I just felt pretty happy with everything in terms of my game," Stenson said. “I didn’t feel fantastic, but most parts felt under control and I think looking back at some of my wins that’s kind of been the feeling and mindset I’ve had.”
For a full recap of Stenson’s memorable duel with Phil Mickelson in 2016, click here.
All episodes from The Open Podcasts can be found here.
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