History of Alex Norén in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 17, 2025

Alex Norén is a Swedish professional golfer prominent on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. A ten-time winner on the European Tour, his victories include prestigious events such as the BMW PGA Championship, Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, British Masters, HNA Open de France, and the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Notably, he contributed to Europe's triumph in the 2018 Ryder Cup.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 1982: Birth of Alexander Norén

In July 1982, Alexander Norén was born. He is a Swedish professional golfer.

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2002: European Youths' Team Championship Win

In 2002, Alex Norén was part of the Swedish team that won the European Youths' Team Championship in Gdansk, Poland.

2004: Eisenhower Trophy

In 2004, Alex Norén represented Sweden at the Eisenhower Trophy in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, where the team finished as bronze medalists and Norén tied for 3rd individually.

2005: Turned Professional

At the end of 2005, Alex Norén turned professional and secured a spot on the Challenge Tour after reaching the final stage of the European Tour qualifying school.

2007: Rookie Season on the European Tour

In 2007, Alex Norén had a solid rookie season on the European Tour.

2007: European Tour Qualification

In 2007, Alex Norén, after a rookie season, ended the year in 3rd place on the Challenge Tour Rankings, graduating to the elite European Tour.

2008: The Open Championship

In 2008, Alex Norén made the cut at The Open Championship and finished in a tie for 19th place.

September 2009: Omega European Masters Win

In September 2009, Alex Norén won his first European Tour title at the Omega European Masters, finishing 20 under par.

June 2011: Saab Wales Open Victory

In June 2011, Alex Norén won his second European Tour title at the Saab Wales Open, securing a place in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

2012: Positive Season

In 2012, Alex Norén had a positive season registering third place at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

2013: Positive Season

In 2013, Alex Norén had a positive season registering third place at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

2014: Wrist Injury

In 2014, Alex Norén missed most of the season due to tendonitis in both wrists.

January 2015: Return to Competition

In January 2015, Alex Norén came back to competitions after missing most of 2014 due to tendonitis.

2016: Best Athlete in Stockholm Award

Alex Norén was awarded 2016 Best Athlete in Stockholm by the Stockholm Sports Federation and the Stockholm Sport Journalists Club in March 2017.

2016: Outstanding Form and Victories

In 2016, Alex Norén had an outstanding second half of the year, winning four times in eleven starts on the European Tour including the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open in July.

2016: Nedbank Golf Challenge Win

In November 2016, Alex Norén won the Nedbank Golf Challenge and moved to third in the Race to Dubai ranking. He also ranked ninth in the Official World Golf Ranking.

March 2017: Best Athlete in Stockholm Award

In March 2017, Alex Norén was awarded 2016 Best Athlete in Stockholm by the Stockholm Sports Federation and the Stockholm Sport Journalists Club.

May 2017: BMW PGA Championship Win

In May 2017, Alex Norén won the BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour.

2017: PGA Tour Qualification

Alex Norén qualified for the PGA Tour for the 2017-18 season through non-member FedEx Cup points.

January 2018: Farmers Insurance Open Runner-Up

In January 2018, Alex Norén finished runner-up at the Farmers Insurance Open after losing to Jason Day on the sixth extra hole of a sudden-death playoff.

March 2018: WGC-Match Play Result

In March 2018, Alex Norén finished 3rd place in the WGC-Match Play, losing in 19 holes to Kevin Kisner in the semi-finals, and then beating Justin Thomas in the consolation match.

July 2018: HNA Open de France Win

In July 2018, Alex Norén won the HNA Open de France on the European Tour, held at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Participation and Victory

In September 2018, Alex Norén qualified for the European team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup, where Europe defeated the U.S. He went 2–1–0 and won his singles match against Bryson DeChambeau.

2018: Ranking

At the end of 2018, Alex Norén was 19th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2019: Ranking Decline and Best Finish

In 2019, Alex Norén's form declined, causing him to fall in the Official World Golf Ranking. His best finish was tied 11th at The Open Championship.

January 2020: Ranking

Prior to the Rocket Mortgage Classic on July 4 2021, Alex Noren's best ranking since January 2020, was 83rd on the Official World Golf Ranking.

July 2020: 3M Open Result

On 26 July 2020, Alex Norén had his best PGA Tour finish in over two years, tying for 3rd at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota.

September 2020: U.S. Open Result

In September 2020, at the 120th U.S. Open, Alex Norén finished tied for 17th, a career best, at 8 over par.

2021: Rocket Mortgage Classic Result

In 2021, during the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Alex Norén finished tied fourth, one shot from reaching a playoff, advancing to 83rd on the Official World Golf Ranking.

July 2022: Barracuda Championship

In July 2022, Alex Norén, was the first alternate at the 150th Open Championship and finished solo-second at the Barracuda Championship.

November 2022: DP World Tour Championship Result

In November 2022, Alex Norén finished tied second at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, advancing to 41st on the Official World Golf Ranking.

2022: Championship and Invitational discontinued

From 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.

2023: Champions discontinued

From 2023, the Champions was discontinued.

2023: Opportunity for Masters Tournament Invitation

In November 2022, Alex Norén's result at the DP World Tour Championship, gave him an opportunity to stay inside the top 50 on the world rankings at the end of the year and receive an invitation to the 2023 Masters Tournament.