Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Linn Grant

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Linn Grant made an impact.

Linn Grant is a Swedish professional golfer competing on both the LPGA and Ladies European Tours. A significant career highlight includes her victory at the 2023 Dana Open on the LPGA Tour. Her success extends back to her amateur career, notably winning the 2017 Ladies' British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: Joins Swedish National Team

In 2016, Linn Grant joined the Swedish National Team and represented her country at the European Girls' Team Championship, where Sweden was runner-up.

2016: Doral-Publix Junior Classic and Junior Masters Invitational Wins

In 2016, Linn Grant won the Doral-Publix Junior Classic and the Junior Masters Invitational, adding to her list of achievements.

2017: Wins German Girls Open and Scottish Double

In 2017, Linn Grant achieved a season's Scottish double by winning the Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open Championship at Royal Troon and the Ladies' British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship at North Berwick Golf Club. She also won the German Girls Open in 2017.

2017: European Junior Solheim Cup Team Member

In 2017, Linn Grant was a member of the European Junior Solheim Cup team.

2017: European Girls' Team Championship Winner

In 2017, Linn Grant was part of the Swedish team that won the European Girls' Team Championship. She was also part of the 3rd place team at the World Junior Girls Championship in Canada in 2017.

2017: Ladies' British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship win

In 2017, Linn Grant won the Ladies' British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship, showcasing her talent as an amateur golfer.

2018: Qualification for Women's British Open and U.S. Women's Open

In 2018, Linn Grant qualified for the 2018 Women's British Open with a round of 62 at St Annes Old Links Golf Club but missed the cut. She also won the sectional qualification for the 2018 U.S. Women's Open and finished tied for 57th after final rounds.

2018: European Ladies' Team Championship Win

In 2018, Linn Grant was part of the Swedish team that won the European Ladies' Team Championship.

2018: Runner-Up at Major Champions Invitational

In 2018, Linn Grant was runner-up at the Major Champions Invitational in Florida.

2019: European Ladies Amateur Championship and Augusta National Women's Amateur

In 2019, Linn Grant finished tied for fifth at the European Ladies Amateur Championship and was a semifinalist at the British Ladies Amateur. She also earned an invitation to play at the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur in 2019.

2019: Vagliano Trophy Team Member

In 2019, Linn Grant represented the Continent of Europe on the winning Vagliano Trophy team.

2019: European Ladies' Team Championship Victory

In 2019, Linn Grant was part of the Swedish team that won the European Ladies' Team Championship for the second consecutive year.

March 2020: First Varsity Tournament Win

In March 2020, Linn Grant won her first varsity tournament for the Arizona State Sun Devils at the Dr Donnis Thompson Invitational in Honolulu.

2020: GolfUppsala Open win and Nordic Golf Tour Success

In 2020, Linn Grant was in contention at the U.S. Women's Open and won the GolfUppsala Open on the Nordic Golf Tour. She also secured victory in the 2020 Nordic Golf Tour Order of Merit.

2020: European Ladies' Team Championship Win

In 2020, Linn Grant was part of the Swedish team that won the European Ladies' Team Championship, marking their third consecutive victory.

2020: Arnold Palmer Cup Selection

In 2020, Linn Grant was selected to represent the International Team at the Arnold Palmer Cup.

August 2021: Turns Professional

In August 2021, Linn Grant announced she was turning professional, ranked 4th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

December 2021: LPGA Tour Card Earned

In December 2021, Linn Grant earned her LPGA Tour card at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.

2021: Creekhouse Ladies Open

In 2021, Linn Grant got a spot at the Creekhouse Ladies Open at Kristianstad Golf Club on the Ladies European Tour.

2021: Three Consecutive Tournament Titles

In the spring of 2021, Linn Grant, playing with the Arizona State Sun Devils, won three consecutive individual tournament titles.

February 2022: Sunshine Ladies Tour Titles

In February 2022, Linn Grant won two titles on the Sunshine Ladies Tour in South Africa.

June 2022: Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed Win

In June 2022, Linn Grant became the first woman to win on the European Tour, at the time named the DP World Tour, by winning the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed at Halmstad Golf Club in Sweden.

2022: Rookie Season on LPGA Tour and CME Group Tour Championship Absence

In 2022, Linn Grant played six events in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, securing four top-10 finishes. She did not participate in the CME Group Tour Championship due to COVID vaccination travel restrictions to the U.S.

2022: Skaftö Open Win

In 2022, Linn Grant won the Skaftö Open by one stroke ahead of Lisa Pettersson.

July 2023: First LPGA Tour Win

In July 2023, Linn Grant captured her first LPGA Tour win at the Dana Open. This was the 120th Swedish LPGA Tour win, making her the 14th Swedish LPGA Tour winner. Vincent Norrman also won on the PGA Tour that same day.

2023: Dana Open Victory

In 2023, Linn Grant won the Dana Open on the LPGA Tour, marking a significant achievement in her professional career.

June 2024: Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed Victory Again

In June 2024, Linn Grant won the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed for a second time, achieving the biggest comeback ever in a golf tournament after starting the final day 11 shots behind the leader.