Henrik Stenson has been eliminated as Staff Europe’s Ryder Cup captain after he determined to affix the rival LIV golf tour.
The Swede was solely awarded the captaincy 4 months in the past, forward of the 2023 event in Italy.
The European Tour and PGA Tour have suspended gamers who signed up for the Saudi-funded rival league, which is handing out huge signing bonuses.
“After cautious consideration, I’ve determined to affix a number of of my fellow professionals and take part within the LIV invitational sequence,” Stenson confirmed in an announcement late on Wednesday.
The European tour didn’t straight point out LIV Golf and said solely that after Stenson’s captaincy “has been dropped at an finish with quick impact.”
“In mild of choices made by Henrik in relation to his private circumstances, it has change into clear that he will be unable to fulfil sure contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had dedicated to previous to his announcement as captain.”
The 46-year-old had stated he was “totally dedicated” to the position when he was appointed in March.
Different European gamers who have already got joined the LIV Tour embody Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell, who had been all unlikely to make the subsequent European Ryder Cup group.
Stenson’s substitute has not been introduced by Staff Europe.
“It is a disgrace to witness the nice uncertainty surrounding the Ryder Cup and who will have the ability to take part and so forth,” the Swede stated on Wednesday. “I hope {that a} answer will quickly be discovered between the tour and its members.”
