LINN GRANT created a piece of golfing history, and struck a massive blow for girl power, with a stunning NINE shot victory in the Scandinavian Mixed tournament.
Grant became the first female golfer to win a battle of the sexes event, and the Swede turned it into a joyous procession in front of her home fans with a brilliant final round 64.
Grant, 22, took a two shot lead into the final round – as the only woman in the top 15 – and burst clear of the pack with birdies at five of the first six holes.
She picked up three more birdies on the back nine to finish on 24 under par, wrapping up a memorable victory in a tournament that featured 78 men and 78 women.
Grant was also a staggering 14 shots clear of the next best woman golfer – England’s Gabriella Cowley.
Cowley shot a three under par 69 to finish in a share of 15th.
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European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson’s birdie-birdie finish earned him a tie for second place with Scotland’s Mark Warren.
But the 2016 Open champion was totally overshadowed by his fellow Swede.
Grant beamed: “It’s such a huge victory, especially playing in front of my family and my friends.
“It’s crazy to make golf history and to win by so many. I was so pleased to do it for the women!
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“Hopefully this will show people we can compete with the men on equal terms, and help to bring more fans and more sponsors into the women’s game.”
Grant has been a professional for less than a year.
She made the top twenty here as an amateur 12 months ago, but is already a proven winner – this was her third victory in just six starts.
