Henrik Bjørnstad Explained

Henrik Bjørnstad
Fullname:Henrik Bjørnstad
Birth Date:7 May 1979
Birth Place:Oslo, Norway
Weight:163lb
Residence:Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S.
Spouse:Camilla Bartnes
Yearpro:1997
Extour:PGA Tour
European Tour
Nationwide Tour
Prowins:1

Henrik Bjørnstad (born 7 May 1979) is a Norwegian former professional golfer.

Bjørnstad was born in Oslo, Norway. He turned professional in 1997.

Bjørnstad 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 1 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]

Bjørnstad resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[5]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (1)

Nordic Golf League wins (1)

Playoff record

Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)

Team appearances

Amateur

Professional

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pgatour.com/players/02/29/46/ Player bio
  2. http://www.pgatour.com/r/stats/info/?109 PGA Tour money list
  3. http://www.pgatour.com/h/stats/info/?109 Nationwide Tour money list
  4. Web site: Bjørnstad gir opp golf-karrieren.
  5. http://oris.co.palm-beach.fl.us/or_web1/details.asp?doc_id=15827234&index=44&file_num=20060385498 Palm Beach County records
  6. Web site: European Boys' Team Championship – European Golf Association . 19 October 2015 . 22 January 2023.