Henrik Stenson insisted he did not use his position as Ryder Cup captain to get a better offer from LIV Golf – and is willing to take a lie detector test to prove it.
In an interview with Riath Al-Samarrai of Mail+, he refuted claims he had only taken the job to get an improved deal from the league/
The Swede was appointed to lead Europe earlier this year but lasted just a few months before being stripped of the role when he signed for the Saudi-backed series.
When he was named captain, he claimed he had signed a contract declaring he would not join the rebel tour while in the job.
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Since moving to LIV in the summer suggestions have been made that the 46-year-old used his position as captain to get a better financial deal from the tour’s wealthy backers.
But ahead of this week’s season finale in Miami, he has now claimed that is untrue.
“I can give you a 100 per cent honest answer that it was never the case,” he said.
“I would be willing to take a lie detector test on that.
“I am happy with where I am at. I thought that through in more than one afternoon. I managed to get a win straight out of the box and I am looking forward to next year. I am enjoying being with the guys on this tour.
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