That year he helped Sweden to win the Eisenhower Trophy, and picked up the individual title at that event.

However, he was keen to join the PGA Tour in America, repeatedly entering its Qualifying Tournament.

He had difficulty settling on the PGA Tour, and after his 2005 second season he had to return to the Qualifying Tournament to retain his card, which he did.

His best finish in a tour event so far is a tie for 3rd place at the 2007 Valero Texas Open, where he ultimately trailed winner Justin Leonard by three shots.

Grönberg won his first title on the Nationwide Tour in 2009 at the Melwood Prince George's County Open where he lapped the field and won by six strokes over Esteban Toledo and Justin Bolli.