Henrik Stenson has suffered two slumps in form during his career, but he returned to form in 2013 in spectacular fashion.
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Henrik Stenson has suffered two slumps in form during his career, but he returned to form in 2013 in spectacular fashion.
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In the space of eight weeks, Stenson won the PGA Tour's FedExCup earning himself $10 million dollars in the process.
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In the space of eight weeks, Stenson won the PGA Tour's FedExCup earning himself $10 million dollars in the process.
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He followed it by winning the European Tour's Race to Dubai. No golfer had ever achieved this prestigious double.
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He followed it by winning the European Tour's Race to Dubai. No golfer had ever achieved this prestigious double.
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Stenson had money invested with convicted fraudster Allen Stanford and reportedly lost several million dollars in the Texan's Ponzi scheme. The Swede was able to weather the financial storm but said that losing his money to Stanford was "more disappointing than taking it to the casino."
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Stenson had money invested with convicted fraudster Allen Stanford and reportedly lost several million dollars in the Texan's Ponzi scheme. The Swede was able to weather the financial storm but said that losing his money to Stanford was "more disappointing than taking it to the casino."
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May 2009: Three months after Stanford was arrested, Stenson claimed the biggest win of his career winning The Player's Championship at Sawgrass.
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May 2009: Three months after Stanford was arrested, Stenson claimed the biggest win of his career winning The Player's Championship at Sawgrass.
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Stenson shows off the TPC winner's trophy. The win took him to a then career high ranking of world no. 5.
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Stenson shows off the TPC winner's trophy. The win took him to a then career high ranking of world no. 5.
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Stenson's form deserted him the following season shortly after finishing in a tie for third at the Open Championship. A bout of viral pneumonia also derailed his game before he reemerged with a win at the South Africa Open in November 2012.
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Stenson's form deserted him the following season shortly after finishing in a tie for third at the Open Championship. A bout of viral pneumonia also derailed his game before he reemerged with a win at the South Africa Open in November 2012.
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In the summer of 2012, Stenson and his sport's psychologist worked on implementing a long-term plan rather than trying quick fixes. The strategy has borne fruit with Stenson recording three wins in 2013.
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In the summer of 2012, Stenson and his sport's psychologist worked on implementing a long-term plan rather than trying quick fixes. The strategy has borne fruit with Stenson recording three wins in 2013.
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A 25-year-old Stenson with the Benson and Hedges International Open trophy in 2001. His maiden European Tour win was followed by a dramatic slump the following season where he missed 14 cuts in 22 events and won just over €40,000 ($55,000) in prize money.
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A 25-year-old Stenson with the Benson and Hedges International Open trophy in 2001. His maiden European Tour win was followed by a dramatic slump the following season where he missed 14 cuts in 22 events and won just over €40,000 ($55,000) in prize money.
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Stenson pictured in 1999, a year after turning professional.
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Stenson pictured in 1999, a year after turning professional.
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Stenson and his wife Emma enjoy a kiss on the 18th green following his win at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai in November. The win ensured he finished top of the tree in Europe in 2013.
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Stenson and his wife Emma enjoy a kiss on the 18th green following his win at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai in November. The win ensured he finished top of the tree in Europe in 2013.
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