There are pictures of a three-year-old Johan Edfors swinging a golf club. Today he is one of Europe’s top golfers. He knows; everything is possible.
Johan started practicing golf at the age of seven on Kungsbacka GK. He turned pro 1997 and won the Order of Merit on the Challenge Tour 2003. Now, he´s established on the European Tour and constantly ranks as one of the longest hitters in the world.
Johan loves golf, it´s all about the dedication to the game. He enjoys the physical and mental challenge, where every day presents obstacles from any previous day. He belongs to a new breed of golfers and no one works harder. He can only do this one way – with total commitment
His success has created a humble demeanor, with a willingness to improve his game every day, always with a smile on his face. Johan wants to be a major power in golf for years to come. He’s won three tournaments on The European Tour and the journey just begun.
Statistics I Results I Career Record
Q: Music you dig?
A: U2, LIVE and Thåström.
Q: Who sent you your latest text?
A: My accountant.
Q: How do you work with your caddie?
A: We both calculate all course-measurements. The caddie should have an eye on all lines from the tee and ensure that we got enough food in the bag.
Q: Who do you mostly hang out with on tour?
A: Alex Norén, Mikko Ilonen, Henrik Stenson, Peter Hanson and Pelle Edberg.
Q: The most frustrating part of golf?
A: The ball is bad at obeying! All the hotels and airports can also be a pain.
Q: Best thing working with Puma?
A: Puma is a great company, filled with fun, lovely people and really cool products.
Q: You enjoy standing out on the golf course, why?
A: It´s my stage, got to have my stage outfit!
Q: The secret of long-hitting?
A: Technique, timing and strength – in that order.
Q: On holiday, where do you prefer to go?
A: Thailand or just staying at home.
Q: Last time you broke a club?
A: April 2011.
Last year at the US Open there was a big rain delay. On Sunday evening, we were just starting the fourth round and the crowd was getting pretty rowdy — a lot of the New Yorkers had quite a few beers. On the third hole, I left my putt 8 feet short. Someone in the crowd yelled, “Looks like Jesus, putts like Mary.” Lee Westwood (my playing partner) and I thought it was really funny. Every time I play with Lee now he brings it up and we get a good laugh.
