Friday was a real super day for Swedish golf. It started with the ladies taking silver in the team competition and then the men followed up with a gold. The victory margin down to second Germany was a full 28 strokes.
"This was the goal when I, together with my family, made the decision to play again," said Carl-Johan Ryner. who has made a comeback in the national team, then according to the website of the Bangolf Golf Association.
On the same day, Ryner followed up with winning individually and also with compatriot Fredrik Persson closest behind him. The Swedes separated four types.
- It feels great to win again, 16 years after the last gold. These golds relieve some of the pain of being away from the family for a long time. With six hours of time difference, it's tough to get to phone time, Ryner said.
The Mixed Contest the following day resulted in no medal, but Alexander Dahlstedt crowned it all by taking a silver in match play during the closing day.