Robin Petersson will be out to ignite his 2026 season when he tees it up in familiar surroundings at this week’s Dormy Open by Creekhouse in Åhus.
The Swede, who has played 114 events on the HotelPlanner Tour since making his debut in 2017, is attached to this week’s venue, Kristianstad Golf Club, which makes its debut on the Road to Mallorca.
Petersson has readied himself for his home event with four consecutive HotelPlanner Tour outings, with his top 30 finish in Scotland earlier this month representing his best performance to date. And with a return to Kristianstad in the pipeline, the 34-year-old admitted he’s had his mind on this week’s event.
“It’s awesome,” he said. “I haven’t thought too much about it this year but in the last couple of weeks I’ve been really looking forward to it.
“I’ve heard the course has been in really good shape all summer. It feels a lot more relaxed being here.
“It’s nice to come back home and you can go and meet people you might have not seen for a while. Regardless of where we go in Sweden, the members and people in charge take really good care of us.”
Petersson’s best performance on the HotelPlanner Tour came during last year’s Italian Challenge Open, where he finished runner-up to last year’s Number One, JC Ritchie. The same year, the Swede would go to qualify for the Rolex Grand Final supported by The R&A for the second time.
2026, however, hasn’t been as fruitful, with 12 missed cuts leaving the 34-year-old down in 173rd position on the season-long Rankings.
Despite enduring a difficult campaign thus far, the Swede is hoping this week’s event can be a catalyst, with local knowledge perhaps playing an important role.
“I’ve struggled a bit this year,” he added. “I feel like my game has progressed even though I’ve struggled to put four rounds together the way I’ve wanted to.
“I feel like I have a great opportunity this week. Being a member here I know where and where not to hit it, so I’m still hopeful of a good finish and there would be no better place to start that comeback than here.”
Kristianstad Golf Club boasts a mixture of longer, more forgiving holes, with tight tree-lined tests, particularly on the back nine. Petersson, who knows this week’s lay-out better than most, believes it will test all facets, particularly if bad weather becomes a factor.
“This course challenges all aspects,” he said. “I wouldn’t say it’s one part of the game which needs to stand out.
“There are some challenging holes out here. There are longer ones where you need to hit the fairway and not necessarily go for all the pins. I’m sure the weather will play a factor so reading the wind and your lies on the slopy fairways will be important.”
Petersson is part of a strong field at this week’s Dormy Open by Creekhouse including former European Ryder Cup star Chris Wood and four-time DP World Tour winner David Horsey.
