Swedes celebrate World Cup success

Henrik Stenson believes playing with Robert Karlsson at the Ryder Cup this year gave Sweden the edge over other countries as they combined to secure the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.

Sweden overturned a four-stroke deficit in the final-round foursomes to capture only their second World Cup victory in the tournament's 54-year history and first since 1991.

"I think playing in the Ryder Cup, it gives you great experience, and we had a great fourball together at Valhalla," said Stenson. "It has all worked out great."

Karlsson, meanwhile, admitted he was delighted to be joining famous players such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros in lifting the World Cup trophy.

"If you look on the trophy, there are many impressive pairings on there," he said.

"I hope we can look back on it in the future and say the same about us playing here.

"It means very much to win for the country. This has always been an event in Sweden that's been big. To play for your country is great."