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Stenson still chasing major success

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Henrik Stenson of Sweden watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay on June 21, 2015 in University Place, Washington (AFP Photo/Harry How)

St Andrews (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Former world number two Henrik Stenson gets another crack at becoming the first Swedish male golfer to win a major when he takes to the Old Course on Thursday in the 144th Open Championship.

The lanky 39-year-old from Gothenburg has flirted with Grand Slam success on several occasions, notably in 2013 when he finished runner-up to American Phil Mickelson after briefly holding the lead for a few holes during the final round.