Johnson delights home crowd with Scandinavian Masters victory

Swede Richard Johnson became only the second home winner of the Scandinavian Masters in the last 12 years today – thanks to a closing 30-foot birdie putt.

Swede Richard Johnson sank a 30-foot birdie putt on the final green to become only the second home winner of the Scandinavian Masters in the last 12 years today.

With a play-off looming against Argentina’s Rafa Echenique, the 33-year-old looked to have played safe with his approach to the 407-yard last at Bro Hof Slott near Stockholm.