Former Open Champion Henrik Stenson's Son Verbally Commits To University Of Florida

Major champion Henrik Stenson’s son Karl has made a verbal commitment to play golf at the University of Florida.

The 16-year-old is in his junior year at Circle Christian School in Orlando, Florida.

He is 118th in the Universal Golf Ranking and is ranked 15th among junior golfers in his graduation class, the Class of 2028.

In a social media post, he wrote: “I’m extremely proud and honored to announce that I have verbally committed to play golf at the University of Florida.

"I want to sincerely thank head coach JC Deacon and associate head coach Dudley Hart for the opportunity, trust, and belief they have shown in me throughout this process.

"I’m incredibly excited to join the Gator family, compete at the highest level, and represent the University of Florida on and off the course.”

He added: "I’m grateful for everyone who has helped me along the way and excited for the work ahead. Go Gators!"

Stenson, who is also known as Kalle, has already had success on both sides of the Atlantic.

That includes three victories in 2025 - two in Sweden and one in Spain, while he has also impressed in Florida. Earlier this year, he finished T3 in the 16-18 division of the FJT University of Florida 54-Hole Major after carding a 65 in the first round.

When Stenson begins his college career at the University of Florida, he will follow another son of a famous golfer, Luke Poulter, who is in his senior year.

His dad, Ian, was a co-captain with Henrik on LIV Golf's Majesticks GC before the 2016 Open winner’s relegation from the circuit in 2025.

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, has committed to another Florida college, Florida State.

Despite Stenson's young age, he has enjoyed time in the spotlight already.

He partnered with his famous dad in the 2021 PNC Championship when he was just 11. That made him the youngest competitor in the tournament’s history, with the team carding rounds of 62 and 63 to finish in T8 on 13 under.