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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Peter Daniel Hanson |
| Born | 4 October 1977 Svedala, Sweden |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb; 13.4 st) |
| Nationality |  Sweden |
| Residence | Trelleborg, Sweden |
| Spouse |
Susanna Hanson
(m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1998 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour Challenge Tour Nordic Golf League Swedish Golf Tour |
| Professional wins | 12 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 6 |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T3: 2012 |
| U.S. Open | T7: 2011 |
| The Open Championship | T23: 2012 |
| PGA Championship | T7: 2012 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Swedish Golfer of the Year | 2012 |
Peter Daniel Hanson is a Swedish golfer who used to play golf professionally. He was known for playing on two big golf tours: the European Tour and the PGA Tour. Peter was born on October 4, 1977.
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Early Life and Golf Beginnings
Peter Hanson was born in Svedala, a town in southern Sweden. His neighbors first showed him how to play golf. He started learning at the Bokskogen Golf Club. His coach there was Jan Larsson, a golf professional.
Amateur Golf Journey
Peter was a talented golfer even before he became a professional. When he was 19, he played for Sweden in the 1997 European Amateur Team Championship in Ireland. His team finished in fourth place.
As an amateur, Peter won three times on the professional Swedish Golf Tour in 1997 and 1998. In 1998, he also won the Brabazon Trophy. After playing for Sweden in the 1998 Eisenhower Trophy in Chile, Peter decided to become a professional golfer.
Professional Golf Career
Peter Hanson started his professional career playing on the Swedish Golf Tour and the Challenge Tour in 1999 and 2000. In 2001, he won his first international professional event. This was the Günther Hamburg Classic on the Challenge Tour in Germany. He finished with a great score of 23 strokes under par.
European Tour Success
Peter's first win on the main European Tour was in 2005. He won the Open de España in Spain. After this, he won four more titles on the European Tour. From 2007 to 2012, he was consistently among the top 20 players. His best ranking was 4th in 2012.
In 2008, Peter became the third Swedish golfer to win a European Tour event in his home country. He won the SAS Masters in Sweden. This was the first time a Swede had won that tournament in ten years.
Playing in Major Championships
In 2012, Peter had his best result at a major golf championship. This was at the 2012 Masters Tournament in Augusta, USA. He played an amazing third round, scoring 7 strokes under par. This put him in the lead going into the final day.
In the final round, he played with famous golfer Phil Mickelson. Peter had a tough start but fought back strongly. He finished tied for third place, just two strokes behind the winners.
More Wins and the Ryder Cup
On September 9, 2012, Peter won his fifth European Tour title. He took victory at the KLM Open in The Netherlands. He made an incredible eagle putt on the final hole to win by two strokes. This win was very special because his young son had been in the hospital just before the event.
Later in 2012, Peter played in his second Ryder Cup. This is a big team competition between Europe and the United States. He was part of the winning European team. This victory was called the "Miracle at Medinah" because Europe made a huge comeback.
In October 2012, Peter won the BMW Masters in China. He beat the world's number one player, Rory McIlroy, in the final round. This win earned him the biggest prize money of his career. After this victory, Peter reached his highest world ranking, becoming 17th in the world.
Later Career and Retirement
Peter moved to Florida, USA, in 2013 to play on the PGA Tour. However, his career was often interrupted by a back injury. He had to withdraw from a tournament in 2013 due to severe back pain.
In 2017, he moved back to Sweden with his family. He continued to play golf, but his injury made it difficult. In late 2021, Peter announced that he would be retiring from professional golf. His last tournament was the 2022 Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed.
In 2022, Peter was honored by the PGA of Sweden. He received the Merit Sign in Gold for his contributions to golf.
Amateur Wins
- 1998 Brabazon Trophy
Professional Wins (12)
European Tour Wins (6)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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| 1 | 17 Apr 2005 | Jazztel Open de España en Andalucía | −8 (70-68-71-71=280) | Playoff |  Peter Gustafsson |
| 2 | 17 Aug 2008 | SAS Masters | −9 (66-66-68-71=271) | 1 stroke |  Nick Dougherty, Pelle Edberg |
| 3 | 16 May 2010 | Iberdrola Open Cala Millor Mallorca | −6 (72-69-67-66=274) | Playoff |  Alejandro Cañizares |
| 4 | 22 Aug 2010 | Czech Open | −10 (67-70-67-74=278) | Playoff | Gary Boyd,  Peter Lawrie |
| 5 | 9 Sep 2012 | KLM Open | −14 (66-66-67-67=266) | 2 strokes | Pablo Larrazábal,  Richie Ramsay |
| 6 | 28 Oct 2012 | BMW Masters | −21 (66-64-70-67=267) | 1 stroke |  Rory McIlroy |
European Tour Playoff Record (3–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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| 1 | 2005 | Jazztel Open de España en Andalucía | Peter Gustafsson |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 2 | 2010 | Iberdrola Open Cala Millor Mallorca | Alejandro Cañizares |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2010 | Czech Open | Gary Boyd, Peter Lawrie |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Challenge Tour Wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
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| 1 | 22 Jul 2001 | Günther Hamburg Classic | −23 (66-69-64-66=265) | 3 strokes |  Robert-Jan Derksen |
Nordic Golf League Wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
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| 1 | 3 Sep 2000 | Russian Cup | −9 (67-68=135) | 7 strokes | Fredrick Månsson |
Swedish Golf Tour Wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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| 1 | 10 Aug 1997 | Västerås Open (as an amateur) |
−13 (68-64-62=194) | 6 strokes | Johan Forsman, Joakim Nilsson |
| 2 | 28 Jun 1998 | Husqvarna Open (as an amateur) |
−12 (69-66-63=198) | 2 strokes |  Morten Haerås |
| 3 | 9 Aug 1998 | Västerås Open (2) (as an amateur) |
−7 (71-73-65=209) | 1 stroke | Andreas Ljunggren |
| 4 | 10 May 1999 | Gula Sidorna Grand Opening | E (69-73=142) | 2 strokes | Niclas Fasth |
Team Appearances
Amateur Teams
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Sweden): 1997
- European Youths' Team Championship (representing Sweden): 1998
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Sweden): 1998
- St Andrews Trophy (representing the Continent of Europe): 1998 (winners)
- Bonallack Trophy (representing Europe): 1998 (winners)
Professional Teams
