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The site, located just south of Gothenburg, was established in 2009 and will host for the first time a mixed and innovative event organized by the great champions Henrik Stenson and Annika Sörenstam, following the cancellation of the inaugural edition 2020 - planned initially at the start of the year in Sweden, at the Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Stockholm - due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As part of the European Tour's commitment to promote the inclusion of the discipline for all, 78 men and 78 women will compete for the first time on the same course, competing for a prize and a trophy , the event being co-sanctioned by the European Tour and the Ladies European Tour.

"We are delighted that Vallda Golf & Country Club has been announced as the venue for the Scandinavian Mixed in 2021", said Stenson, an 11-time European Tour winner. “It has been an exceptionally difficult year for a lot of people, and we are truly fortunate that golf is being played around the world in these unprecedented times. "

“Annika and I were disappointed that we could not host the Scandinavian Mixed in Stockholm as planned this year, but the health and safety of our golfing community was of utmost importance to us, and we are now considering hosting the event in 2021 in Vallda, near Gothenburg. I played this course a few weeks ago and I am sure it will be a tough test for the women and men who will compete for the title next year. "

Ten-time Major winner Sörenstam added: “I look forward to welcoming the Scandinavian Mixed next year alongside Henrik at Vallda Golf & Country Club. It's unfortunate that we weren't able to host the event in Stockholm at the start of the year, but it's exciting to be able to bring the women and men together in a mixed tournament next season. It's great that we can promote golf in Sweden to young girls and boys, as well as on the world stage, as we continue to present golf as a game for all. "

Johan Rosén, CEO of Vallda Golf & Country Club, said: “We are extremely proud and look forward to welcoming Henrik and Annika, as well as the players of the European Tour and the Ladies European Tour, to our golf course next year for the Scandinavian Mixed hosted by Henrik and Annika. "

“This exciting tournament has the ability to bring people together in a positive and equal way, both locally and internationally through golf, and that's something that we at Vallda Golf & Country Club, support wholeheartedly. "

“By hosting this tournament, we hope to be able to contribute to the long-term development of Gothenburg and Kungsbacka as a destination for businesses and citizens, which is an important part of the overall strategy of our owner, Ernst Rosén AB. "

The Scandinavian Mixed, organized by Henrik and Annika, is an event belonging to the European Tour and promoted in collaboration with its business partner in Sweden “We Do Sports”.

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