Which Swedish golfer won the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon?

Henrik Stenson won the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon. The victory was his first major championship title.

Stenson entered the final round one stroke behind or ahead? He held a one-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson after 54 holes, setting up one of the most celebrated head-to-head finishes in Open history. Stenson shot a spectacular final-round 63, while Mickelson carded 65. Stenson finished at 264, 20 under par, three strokes clear.

The tournament was played from 14 to 17 July 2016 on Royal Troon’s Old Course in Scotland. Stenson’s total established a new Open scoring record at the time, and he became the first Scandinavian man to win a major. His final-round birdie at the 18th sealed the title and completed a round featuring 10 birdies and two bogeys.

Readers sometimes confuse the winner with Phil Mickelson, whose opening 63 and brilliant challenge made the contest so dramatic. The other Swedish names in the options did not win that championship.