The Open: Henrik Stenson on life as Open champion
Thursday 20 July 2017 08:21, UK
Henrik Stenson has enjoyed a memorable 12 months as Open champion as he reflected on his victory at Royal Troon last July.
The Swede, who won the Claret Jug in record-breaking fashion, talks about his eventful year as the Champion Golfer of the Year in an interview with Sky Sports presenter Sarah Stirk.
Stenson, the world No 7, was involved in a battle royale with Phil Mickelson on the final day of last year's edition of The Open at Royal Troon and the 41-year-old reflects on some of the significant moments of his final-round 63.
Mickelson, a five-time major winner, carded a 65 in what could be deemed the best final round to ever fall short in championship golf.
Meanwhile, the European Ryder Cup stalwart is under no illusions about the task of winning back-to-back Open titles, something which was last achieved at Royal Birkdale by Padraig Harrington in 2008.
Click on the video to see Henrik Stenson speaking about his memorable victory at Royal Troon and his duel with Phil Mickelson and life as The Open champion over the past 12 months ahead of The 146th Open ...
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