Catrin Nilsmark
Name:
Catrin Maria NilsmarkCountry:
SwedenBorn:
Aug 30, 1967 in Gothenburg, Sweden.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1987Solheim Cup player (1992, '94, '96, '98, 2000). Solheim Cup captain (2003, '05). Multiple wins on the Ladies European Tour (2) and LPGA Tour (1).
After enjoying a successful amateur career and attending the University of South Florida in Tampa, Nilsmark turned professional in 1987. She recording her first of two LET wins in 1994, and only LPGA Tour victory in 1999. From 1992 to 2000 she represented Europe in the Solheim Cup five times. In 2003 Nilsmark captained the European Solheim Cup team to success at Barsebäck G&CC in Sweden, but lost as non-playing captain two years later at Crooked Stick in Indiana.
America
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Played as the Valley of the Stars Championship (Feb 12-14). Nilsmark (Swe) beat Annika Sörenstam (Swe) with a par at the first playoff hole, to win her only LPGA Tour event. [Oakmont CC, Glendale, nr Los Angeles, California].
Europe
Evian
Played as the Evian Masters (June 9-12; LET major ch'ship). Second-placed Laura Davies (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Nilsmark (Swe), who recorded her second European Ladies' PGA Tour win. [Evian Masters GC, Evian-les-Bains, France; at the time known as Royal GC Evian].
Europe
Ford
Played as the Ford Golf Classic (April 21-24; Women's Pro Golf Eurpn Tr season-opener). Second-placed Joanne Morley (Eng) and Trish Johnson (Eng) finished 4 shots behind 26-year-old Nilsmark (Swe), who recorded her first win on the Women's Professional Golf European Tour. [Duchess course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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