Henrik Stenson and Annika Sörenstam / © European Tour Communication

As part of the European Tour's commitment to inclusion in golf, the inaugural Scandinavian Mixed organized by Henrik & Annika will bring together 78 men and 78 women at the Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Stockholm from 11 to 14 June 2020 and will be co-produced by the European Tour and the Ladies European Tour.

Organized by the most talented Swedish golfers of the past three years and with a scholarship of € 1 for the entire field, the tournament will offer points for the Official World Ranking of both circuits, plus points for the Race to Dubai and the Ryder Cup for members of the European Tour and points of the Order of Merit for the Ladies European Tour.

The event will enter a new era next year with Ryder Cup star Stenson confirmed to play the next three years and ten-time Majors champion Sörenstam, who retired from competitive golf in 2008, to play in pro-ams tournaments. Swedish golf enthusiasts will be able to see the world's best golfers in Stockholm next year, before the tournament changes location in 2021 and 2022.

Bro Hof Slott Golf Club in Stockholm / © European Tour Communication

Henrik stenson, 11 times champion on the European Tour, said:

“I am extremely excited to welcome the Scandinavian Mixed alongside Annika, one of the best golfers in the world, and to have men and women competing against each other, to demonstrate what our game has wonderful ”

“The European Tour has led the way in terms of innovative formats and I believe this is one that can certainly be part of how golf will be played in the future. Making our game accessible to everyone is something that fascinates me the most, because I have worked with Fanny Sunesson for many years to organize the Stenson Sunesson Junior Challenge in Barsebäck, as well as to promote Paragolf in Sweden through my Foundation. , I am therefore very happy to be able to organize this new competition in Sweden, for both men and women, for professional players ”.

Annika Sorenstam added :

“I am delighted to welcome the Scandinavian Mixed with Henrik to Sweden for the next three years. Bringing together women and men in a combined tournament is exciting for Swedish fans and for world golf as we continue to show that golf is a game for everyone. "

“Since I retired from golf competitions in 2008, I have devoted a lot of my time to the ANNIKA Foundation, which organizes seven global events for young women each year including the ANNIKA Invitational Europe. This mixed tournament is another way to introduce our game to the younger generation in Sweden and to viewers around the world. "

Keith Pelley, CEO of the European Tour, said :

“Inclusion and innovation are two of our key pillars and we are delighted to have global stars like Henrik and Annika as hosts of the Scandinavian Mixed in their homeland, Sweden, which continues to push the boundaries of golf even further. further. "

“In recent years we have worked closely with women's golf, not only on the European Tour, but also on the European Challenge Tour and the Staysure Tour with events in Northern Ireland and Jordan. This tournament is the next step for golfers to compete together on one course, for one prize and one trophy. "

Alexandra Armas, Acting Director General of the Ladies European Tour, added :

“This is a crucial moment for European golf. This new tournament in Sweden will be an innovative and inclusive new offering that will take our sport to the next level and advance the gender balance, ultimately showing that golf is a sport for all. Sweden has always produced a large number of world-class golfers and we are delighted to have a solid field with the best Swedish players, including major champions and those who won last month's sensational Solheim Cup in Europe. "

Björn Örås, founder of the Bro Hof Slott Golf Club, said :

“We are delighted that Bro Hof Slott Golf Club will host the first Scandinavian mixed tournament in 2020. Henrik and Annika have done so much over the years to promote golf in Sweden, and they will once again use our game to bring men and women together. women on the world stage. We are delighted to see some of the stars of the European Tour and Ladies European Tour playing together next year at Bro Hof Slott. "

“One of the major successes of the European Tour has been the pursuit of professionals in the GolfSixes format and the concept of competition between men and women remains very present with the announcement of the Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik & Annika, inspired by the vision of Swedish golf and emphasizing gender equality. "

In addition to the GolfSixes Cascais, professional men and women will play together at the Hassan II Trophy in Morocco in June, as well as at the ISPS Handa Vic Open in Australia in February.

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