Ryder Cup 2006 Heroes Return to the K Club at Irish Open

By Joe Walton | May 17, 2016

KILDARE, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 24: The European Team pose with The Ryder Cup Trophy during the closing ceremony after Europe win the Ryder Cup by a score of 18 1/2 - 9 1/2 on the final day of the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club on September 24, 2006 in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) /

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KILDARE, IRELAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Robert Karlsson of Europe salutes the crowd after Europe win the Ryder Cup by a score of 18 1/2 – 9 1/2 on the final day of the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club on September 24, 2006 in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Robert Karlsson

‘The Scientist’ is a real European Tour stalwart. It took Karlsson until the age of 37 to finally qualify for a Ryder Cup team and so he thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations after the 2006 victory. The Swede had some tough matches and could only manage two draws from his three matches but he learnt a great deal from the experience.

Arguably, Karlsson played his best golf after featuring at the K Club. He went on to top the European Order of Merit in 2008 and won a further four events.

The wins have dried up though for the 47-year-old in recent years. He’s still battling away but going into the Irish Open he has missed his last four cuts so it is all about the trip down memory lane for the popular Swede.

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