Coming back to play in Europe is always a special occasion for Anna Nordqvist, and the Swedish superstar is looking to start her summer in the best possible way at the Big Green Egg Open this week.
The three-time Major champion is the star attraction at Rosendaelsche Golf Club this week, as she looks to head into the crunch part of the season in the finest form.
With the Amundi Evian Championship just around the corner, Nordqvist has taken the opportunity to adjust back to familiar surroundings earlier than most, with two weeks spent with family back in Sweden before teeing it up this week.
And the 2009 LET Rookie of the Year is looking forward to competing in the Netherlands, and getting back in the swing of things after some time away from the course.
“This is the perfect warm-up for the big tournaments in the coming weeks,” Nordqvist said.
“The course brings back memories from Sweden where I grew up. It is also nice to see the passion in the organization. The facilities here are incredible, so I’m really looking forward to playing.
“My games been feeling pretty good, I’ve been in Europe the last two weeks and I got to see my family for the first time since November.
“I’m excited to be here this week. I love coming back to Europe and to spend time with friends and family. I feel like it’s the perfect warm up for the stretch to come with Evian and the Scottish Open and British Open, so I’m grateful to be here.
“Hopefully I can play some good golf this week, I don’t want to put too many expectations on myself but I hope to get ready for a strong end to the year as well.”
The innovative format at Rosendaelsche Golf Club this week sees local amateurs join the field over the weekend once the cut has been made, with young Dutch talent able to tee it up with some of the world’s best.
The chance to inspire the next generation isn’t lost on Nordqvist, who is looking forward to seeing the future of Dutch golf with her own eyes in the final two rounds.
She continued: “If I had been in their shoes, I would have loved it. It’s a great initiative for young girls and boys to get this experience from within the ropes.
“I think it’s a great initiative and something different, for young girls and boys I don’t think you can find a better inspiration, it’s such a great feeling to be inside the ropes and I’m excited for them as well.
“It’s nice to see how much the federation has put into this event and…
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