Alex Noren is one of Sweden’s and the DP World Tour’s most successful players, with 11 wins on the tour over a two-decade career.
Born in July 1982 in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, Noren started playing the game at the age of 4, before taking it up more seriously at the start of his teenage years. He would go on to have amateur success, and spend four years playing at Oklahoma State University before graduating and turning professional in 2005.
The Swede then spent just a single year on the Challenge Tour, taking his first professional victory on the tour in 2006 – at the Rolex Trophy. He then made the jump to the European Tour (now DP World Tour) and has gone on to win 12 times over a 16-year career. The first win came at the Omega European Masters, and he has gone on to win both the Betfred British Masters and the tour’s flagship event – the BMW PGA Championship – on two occasions, taking victory at both for the second time in a three-week spell in 2025.
Noren has also represented Sweden at the World Cup of Golf, and Team Europe in the Royal Trophy, Seven Trophy and the Ryder Cup. At the latter, in 2018 at Le Golf National in Paris, Noren helped Europe to a 17.5-10.5 win, including a dramatic 1up victory in the final singles’ match on the Sunday.
Alex Noren | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Alexander Noren
Born: July 12, 1982
Nationality: Sweden
Residence: Stockholm, Sweden / Jupiter, Florida, United States
Career
College: Oklahoma State University
Turned Pro: 2005
Professional Wins: 13
Highest World Ranking: 8 – May 28, 2017
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T62 (2019)
– PGA Championship – T12 (2024)
– US Open – T17 (2020)
– Open Championship – T6 (2017)
Professional Wins – 13
2006 (1) – Rolex Trophy
2009 (1) – Omega European Masters
2011 (2) – Saab Wales Open, Nordea Masters
2015 (1) – Nordea Masters
2016 (4) – Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, Omega European Masters, British Masters, Nedbank Golf Challenge
2017 (1) – BMW PGA Championship
2018 (1) – HNA Open de France
2025 (2) – Betfred British Masters, BMW PGA Championship
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Alex Noren | What’s In His Bag?
Noren has been a Callaway staffer for most of his career, with his bag full of clubs from the major brand.
You can check out our full piece on what is in Noren’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Alex Noren
When and where was Alex Noren born?
Alex Noren was born in the Swedish capital city of Stockholm in July 1982. He began playing the game at the age of 4.
When did Alex Noren turn professional?
Alex Noren turned professional in 2005 after graduating from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Business Marketing.
How many DP World Tour titles has Alex Noren won?
As of September 2025, Noren is an 12-time winner on the DP World Tour. Those wins have spanned 16 years, with his first win coming at the Omega European Masters in 2009, and his most recent being his second victory at the BMW PGA Championship in 2025.
Who is Alex Noren dating/married to?
Alex Noren is married to Jennifer Kovacs, with the pair tying the knot in 2017. They have two children – Iris and Roy.
Did You Know?
Four Wins in Eleven
Noren found incredible form during the 2016 European Tour season, winning four times in just eleven starts. Those four victories included a win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, which at the time was part of the Race to Dubai Finals Series.
THAT Ryder Cup Putt
Although the 2018 Ryder Cup was already sealed for Team Europe, Noren finished the competition in style. On the 18th green, Noren knocked in a 50-foot putt to win 1up against Bryson DeChambeau, before being surrounded by his teammates.
Maiden Wins in Switzerland
Noren’s first wins on both the Challenge Tour and the European Tour both came in Switzerland. The Challenge Tour win was at the Rolex Trophy in 2006, and three years later, he took the title at the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre for his first European Tour victory.
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