The LPGA Tour is serving up major moments in 2025, and two Swedish stars are at the heart of the action. From Maja Stark’s first major win at the U.S. Women’s Open to Linnea Strom’s title defense at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, this season is turning into a breakout year for Scandinavian golf.
Maja Stark Breaks Through at the U.S. Women’s Open
Maja Stark is officially on fire. The 24-year-old Swede clinched her first major championship at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills, finishing at 9-under to take home a cool $2 million payday ; her biggest check to date.
Stark’s fearless approach and pinpoint ball-striking turned heads all week. Her final round 69 sealed the deal, proving she can handle the pressure on one of golf’s toughest stages.
Now firmly in the Rolex Player of the Year conversation, Stark’s win wasn’t just personal, it was historic. She’s the first Swede to win the U.S. Women’s Open since Annika Sörenstam.
Linnea Strom Looks to Go Back-to-Back at ShopRite Classic
Next stop: Galloway, New Jersey. The ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer tees off this week, and all eyes are on Linnea Strom, who’s back to defend her title.
Strom pulled off one of the most clutch performances of 2024 with a final-round 64 to win last year’s event. Can she repeat the magic in 2025?
Played at the wind-swept Seaview Bay Course, the ShopRite Classic is no cakewalk. But Strom has the mindset and the momentum to do it again.
Expect a stacked field of LPGA stars ready to challenge Strom, including recent major winners and hungry rookies.
Sweden Takes Over the LPGA Tour
With Stark and Strom leading the charge, Sweden is having a serious moment on the LPGA Tour. Their success highlights a new wave of international talent dominating women’s golf and fans are loving every minute of it.
As the LPGA summer swing heats up, expect more surprises, comebacks, and leaderboard shakeups.
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