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Alex Noren

A Swedish professional golfer known for his consistent European Tour success with 11 victories and his sole PGA Tour win at the 2017 Players Championship runner-up finish.
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Alex Noren is a Swedish professional golfer born July 28, 1982 in Stockholm, Sweden. Noren is known for ball striking and a methodical playing style. Noren has won 11 European Tour titles including the 2017 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, defeating Francesco Molinari in a playoff. Noren attended Oklahoma State University. Noren represented Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National where Europe won. Noren has been one of Sweden's most consistent international professional golfers in the 2010s.

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Origin

Alexander Per-Olof Noren was born July 28, 1982 in Stockholm, Sweden. Noren attended Oklahoma State University where he was a standout collegiate golfer. Noren turned professional in 2005.

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Alex Noren has won 11 European Tour titles including the 2017 BMW PGA Championship. Noren represented Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National. Noren has been one of Sweden's most consistent international professional golfers in the 2010s.

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"Alex Noren has won 11 European Tour titles including the 2017 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth defeating Francesco Molinari in a playoff. Noren represented Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National where Europe won. Noren attended Oklahoma State University."

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When did Noren win at Wentworth?

2017. Alex Noren won the 2017 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club defeating Francesco Molinari in a playoff. The BMW PGA Championship is the flagship event of the DP World Tour. The victory established Noren among the elite European players.

Where did Noren attend college?

Oklahoma State. Alex Noren attended Oklahoma State University where he was a standout collegiate golfer. The Oklahoma State golf program has produced multiple successful European Tour and PGA Tour professionals.

How many European Tour wins for Noren?

Eleven. Alex Noren has won 11 European Tour titles throughout his career. Noren has been one of Sweden's most consistent international professional golfers in the 2010s and 2020s.

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