Linn Grant was loving playing at home as the 2022 champion carded an excellent 67 on day one of the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed.
Two years ago, the 24-year-old romped to a remarkable nine-shot victory as she became the first female winner in DP World Tour history at the event where 78 men and 78 women play in the same groups for one prize fund and one trophy.
She had fantastic support on home soil that week in Tylösand but that is ramped up even further in 2024 as this week's venue of Vasatorps Golfklubb is in Grant's hometown of Helsingborg.
With brother Jonathan on the bag, the 2022 LET Order of Merit winner certainly had every reason to feel comfortable and she fully intended to make the most of home comforts.
"It was amazing," she said. "I love crowds. It’s always so nice to have. It’s nice to have a group that follows you that really cheers for you. They were cheering for all of us, but it was just that extra support.
"I’m going to work out in my own gym, which is so nice, and hang out with some friends. Have a barbecue and enjoy some time off before tomorrow.
"I told (my brother) the best thing is that we can go home. It’s just the best."
Grant was playing in an all-Swedish group with Jesper Svensson and Madelene Sagstrom, with all three players recording under-par rounds.
And while Grant proved in 2022 that she can both match and beat the men, she revealed it was still a striking experience to witness the differences in how the game can be played.
"It’s really nice, I was trying to hang on to Jesper today," she said after finishing one shot ahead of her compatriot.
"It’s nice to watch them play. It’s crazy how far they hit the ball. I was standing there with my brother, just amazed. It’s a nice way of staying in the present, it helps."
