Henrik Stenson

Henrik Stenson is a well-known Swedish professional golfer who competes in the Professional Golfers’ Association and on European tours. His greatest international ranking was number two, the highest achieved by any Swedish guy.

What is the  Net Worth of Henrik Stenson?

Stenson made the majority of his money as a professional golfer on the European and Professional Golfers’ Association tours. His estimated net worth is $25 million.

The Swedish golfer does not have a regular wage because he is paid in prize money. He has also amassed a total of $31,807,607 in prize money.

Henrik, meanwhile, is said to earn over $3.2 million from his endorsement deals. Titleist, Aurae Lifestyle, Audemars Piguet, FootJoy, ECCO GOLF, Callaway Golf, Mutual of Omaha, Hugo Boss, and others are among his endorsement arrangements.

The Iceman also has a podcast called “Henrik’s Temporary Caddie & Approach to His Return to the PGA Tour | 006” on Spotify. In addition, he has his own eyewear line.

He was also ranked #64 in Forbes’ 2014 list of the World’s Highest-Paid Athletes. As a result, it is safe to assume that the gamer enjoys a comfortable lifestyle. He generally takes his family on holidays and extravagant outings. Henrik, likewise, lives in a gorgeous home in Orlando, Florida.

Early Life, Family, and Education:

Henrik Stenson was born in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Ingemar Stenson and Mona Irene Stenson are his parents. Ulrika Stenson, the champion golfer’s sister, with whom he is quite close. Unlike many professional golfers, he was not particularly fond of the game as a child, and did not begin playing until he was 12 years old.

He preferred to play soccer, badminton, and street hockey instead. Henrik, on the other hand, became hooked on golf after tagging along with a friend to a driving range. Shortly after, he begged his parents for some golf clubs, which they promptly delivered, believing their son would grow out of it. Despite this, his commitment to the game only grew.

Stenson’s father accompanied him to his second lesson, where the golf pro indicated Henrik had a lot of potential. As a result of the pro’s advice, their son’s potential, and their son’s dedication, Ingemar and Mona relocated their family to Skne so that Henrik could train more effectively.

It goes without saying that his parents were supportive of his career and were correct in doing so. The Swedish golfer made significant progress at Barsebäck Golf & Country Club in Skne, despite his poor start. His coach remembered him as a perfectionist who believed Henrik had potential. So, after years of hard work and a successful amateur career, the Iceman turned pro at the age of 22.

Aside than that, there is very little information on his education. He wasn’t an official student at the University of South Carolina, for example, despite playing golf there.

Golfing Career:

Early Career:

At the age of 18, the Swedish golfer began his amateur career. He also competed for his country in the European Boys’ Team Championship in 1994.

In the finals, though, his squad was defeated by England. Stenson did, however, win his first amateur title in the Italian Open Amateur Match-play Championship in 1996.

In addition, the Iceman took part in the Telia Tour. He turned pro after participating in the 1998 Eisenhower Trophy.

Professional Career:

Debut and Rise To Fame:

Henrik dominated the Challenge Tour’s money rankings shortly after turning pro. Then, in 2001, he joined the European Tour and won his maiden tournament, the Benson & Hedges International Open.

He had already climbed into the top ten in the Official World Golf Ranking by 2007. He also made history by becoming the first golfer from Sweden to win a World Golf Championship. Following his victory, he rose to No. 5, the best position ever achieved by a Swede golfer. Aside from that, he won the Ryder Cup for the second time in 2008, having previously won it in 2006 while representing Europe.

Henrik generated quite a fuss in the media after removing all of his clothes and shooting a recovery shot in his underwear and gloves during the first round of the WGC-CA Championship in 2009. He also won The Players Championship that year, propelling him back to No. 5 on the world rankings. However, in 2011, his golfing career took a turn for the worst, and he dropped to 230 at the start of 2012.

Despite this, the champion Swedish golfer was on his way to victory and enjoyed a fantastic 2013 season. He finished the 2013 Open Championship in a tie for second place. Similarly, he finished among the top 10 in the world rankings despite failing to win the 2013 PGA Championship.

Henrik Shooting His Recovery Shot In His Underwear And Gloves. (Source: playersbio.com)

Personal Life: Marriage, Wife, and Kids

The Iceman is married to Emma Löfgren, a Swedish actress. They did, however, only meet in America, at the University of South Carolina. She, like her husband, is an extremely athletic woman who hails from a family of athletes. She was an amazing Alpine skier as a young child, but she preferred golf over skiing.

Emma also majored in Public Relations and Media. She met her now-husband while playing golf for the college team, where Henrik was also a member.

They met in college and began dating. Löfgren went on to teach golf at Barsebäck Golf and Country Club in Sweden after graduation. She finally left and moved to Dubai with Stenson for a short time. Furthermore, in 2006, the two married in a magnificent ceremony there.

Finally, in 2012, the couple relocated to the United States. They also had three children, Lisa, Karl, and Alice Stenson. Alice was born in America, while Lisa and Karl were born in Dubai. When feasible, the Swedish player’s wife and children accompany him on his excursions. They live at the Lake Nona golf and country club in Orlando.

 

The Swedes Golfer Posing Alongside His Wife and Kids. (playersbio.com)

Body Measurements: Age, Weight, and Height

On April 5, 2021, Stenson will turn 45 years old. He takes exceptional care of his health and diet as a professional golfer. Furthermore, the Swedish player works out every day and follows a strict training schedule. As a result, in his mid-40s, he is in good shape and has a toned figure.

You may also get a sense of his workout and training program by watching some of his fitness videos on YouTube. Henrik also shared his Tournament day workout routine.

Aside from that, the professional golfer stands 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall and weighs 190 pounds (86 kg; 14 st).

Social Media Presence:

The golfer is a frequent user of social media. He has a 357-thousand-follower Instagram account. On the golf course, the golfer is generally seen in his golfing equipment, with his colleagues and opponents. He also has a lot of pictures with his golfing mates.

The Iceman, on the other hand, doesn’t have many photos with his wife, who prefers to keep out of the spotlight. She doesn’t even have an account on Instagram. Despite this, the champion Swedish golfer continues to share bits and pieces of his life with her. He has a Twitter account with 287 thousand followers as well.

On his username, Stenson primarily shares and tweets golf-related news, events, and highlights. He’s also marketed his sponsors, eyeglasses, and podcast on social media. Many well-known athletes, including Stephen Curry, are fans of his.

Henrik Stenson Showing Off His Olympic Medal Alongside Matt Kuchar and Justin Rose (SOurce: playersbio.com)

Quick Facts

Full Name Henrik Olof Stenson
Birth Date 5 April 1976
Birth Place Gothenburg, Sweden
Nick Name Iceman
Religion Not Available
Nationality Swedish
Ethnicity Not Available
Education University of South Carolina
Horoscope Aries
Father’s Name Ingemar Stenson
Mother’s Name Mona Irene Stenson
Siblings One sister; Ulrika Stenson
Age 45 Years Old
Height 6’2″ (1.88 m)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st)
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Build Athletic
Profession Golfer
Current Tours
  • PGA Tour
  • European Tour
Turned Pro 1998
Highest World Ranking 2
Marital Status Married
Wife Emma Löfgren
Kids Three; Lisa, Karl & Alice Stenson
Net Worth $25 million
Social Media InstagramTwitter 
Merchandise Poster
Prize Money $31,807,607
Last Updated November, 2021