A host of the region’s most exciting talent will tee it up later this year at the innovative Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed, which heads to Vasatorps Golfklubb in Helsingborg for the first time from June 6-9.
Past Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed champion Linn Grant will be joined by her compatriot, and Sweden’s most recent DP World Tour winner, Jesper Svensson on home soil in a few months’ time, with tickets for the event on sale now.
The tournament, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour, features a field of 78 men and 78 women competing on the same course for one prize fund and one trophy.
Grant made history in 2022 when she became the first female winner of a DP World Tour event, storming to a nine-stroke victory at Halmstad Golf Club.
“I’m very excited to play in the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed again,” said Grant. “My victory two years ago was such an exciting moment and it’s always great to come back and play it. Especially this time, as it takes place in my hometown. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Svensson is enjoying an excellent rookie year on the DP World Tour after earning a place on the 2024 Race to Dubai with graduation from the European Challenge Tour.
The 28-year-old was runner-up on two of his first six starts this season, before claiming a maiden victory at the Porsche Singapore Classic last month.
Currently third on the Race to Dubai Rankings in partnership with Rolex, Svensson said: “This will be the first time I’ll have played in front of a home crowd since my victory, so I can’t wait to get out there and celebrate my success with them. It has been a great start to the year so far, and I would love nothing more than to add to that at Vasatorps in June.”
The pair will be joined in Helsingborg by DP World Tour winners Alexander Björk and Sebastian Söderberg, with compatriots Johanna Gustavsson and five-time Solheim Cup star Caroline Hedwall also confirmed to tee it up.
Representing Denmark at Vasatorps Golfklubb will be four-time DP World Tour winner Rasmus Højgaard, making his first appearance in the event. The 23-year-old will be bidding for a second victory in the region after claiming the Made in HimmerLand title on home soil last season.
“I’m looking forward to playing in this tournament for the first time,” said Højgaard. “It’ll be really interesting to go up against players from the Ladies European Tour, it should be a great week. And with the event being held so close to Denmark, it would be great to see fans come over and support not just me but the other Danish golfers taking part too.”
Also teeing it up in Sweden will be 2019 Solheim Cup player Anne van Dam, who finished in a share of third in her first appearance at the tournament last year. The Dutchwoman is a five-time LET winner and was a teammate of Hedwall’s at Gleneagles five years ago.
Official World Ranking points will be on offer for both Tours, as well as Race to Dubai points for the men and Order of Merit and Solheim Cup points for the women.
Jonathan Caldwell won the inaugural edition three years ago, followed by history-maker Grant and last year’s champion Dale Whitnell.
A wide range of ticket options are on sale now, including single day, two day and weekly tickets, starting from 325kr. Premium ticket options are also available, starting from 825kr, with access to a viewing platform on the 17th hole, preferential parking and one drink and one meal voucher. For more information click here.
