Henrik Stenson has told of his disappointment after being ousted as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain earlier today.
Stenson, 46, was stripped of the honour by Ryder Cup Europe over his decision to join the controversial LIV Golf Series.
The Swede was appointed as Padraig Harrington’s successor only 128 days but rumours linking him to the Saudi-funded circuit refused to go away.
Now, with rumours intensifying that he will be announced as the latest big-name defector to the new enterprise later this week, Ryder Cup Europe has taken action – much to the former Open champion’s disappointment.
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In a statement posted on social media, Stenson wrote: “after much consideration, I have decided to join several of my fellow professional and play in the LIV Invitational Series starting at Bedminster in a week or so’ time.
“My interest in this concept has been well documented over the past few years and despite some of the unfortunate and ongoing tension between LIV Golf, the DP World Tour and PGA Tours, ultimately, the opportunity to play in LIV events moving forward is something that I want to experience.”
He went on: “As many of you will have already seen,…
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