Henrik Bjørnstad
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Henrik Bjørnstad (born 7 May 1979) is a Norwegian former professional golfer.
Early life
Bjørnstad was born in Oslo, Norway.
Professional career
In 1997, Bjørnstad turned professional. He became the first Norwegian on the PGA Tour when he qualified with a tied 13th-place finish at the 2005 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. He previously played on the European Tour in 1999 and from 2001 to 2004.
The first season on the PGA Tour resulted in one top 10 finish and 17 cuts made in 31 starts.[1] Resulting in ranking at 152nd place on the PGA Tour Money list.[2]
In 2007 to 2009 Bjørnstad played on the U.S.-based Nationwide Tour. In 2009, Bjørnstad secured his playing rights on the PGA Tour for the second time by finishing within the top 25 on the money list. His final position was 18th.[3] However, having again finished outside the top-150 on the PGA Tour money list, he was reported at the end of 2010 as saying he was quitting professional golf.[4]
Personal life
Bjørnstad resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[5]
Amateur wins
- 1996 Norwegian Amateur
Professional wins (1)
Nordic Golf League wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Jul 2005 | Vestfold Open | −10 (73-67-66=206) | 4 strokes | Template:Flagicon Martin Dahl, Template:Flagicon Morten Hagen |
Playoff record
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Henrico County Open | Template:Flagicon Greg Chalmers | Lost to bogey on second extra hole |
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Boys' Team Championship (representing Norway): 1995, 1996[6]
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing the Continent of Europe): 1996 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Norway): 1996
Professional
See also
References
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