Henrik Stenson Shines Bright at Sun City Championship

A few days ago I wrote an article on the Swedish team’s victory at the Golf World Cup held in China.  One of the members of that team, Henrik Stenson, has carried his good form into this European Tour Event.

After the news that a European Tour Event in India had been cancelled, the Tour wanted some good news. The Swede happily obliged and put on a terrific display at the Sun City Championship this week.

He was in a class of his own as he went into the final day a massive eight shots ahead of his nearest challenger, American Kenny Perry.

Stenson never gave the rest of the field a chance and shot a final round 68 to leave him a total of nine shots ahead of the field. He took home a tasty £800,000 at the South African event.

The in-form 32-year-old finished on 21 under par, with Perry his closest challenger after a fine 65.

Robert Karlsson was a further three shots back in third position. Britain's Lee Westwood finished in a share of fifth place with Spanish World No. 2, Sergio Garcia.

This tournament has become famous for runaway leaders. Back in 1993, Nick Price won by a very impressive 12 shots.

I personally hope that the Swede continues his rich vein of form as we come into the New Year. I also hope that he can once again challenge for a major, as I believe he has the ability to achieve those heights in his career once again. 

Final Round Leaderboard (GB & Ire unless stated)

-21 H Stenson (Swe)

-12 K Perry (US)

-9 R Karlsson (Swe)

-8 R Sabbatini (US)

-4S Garcia (Spa), L Westwood