Henrik Stenson

Henrik Stenson has been removed from his role as Europe's next Ryder Cup captain ahead of his expected switch to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational ...

How many captains get the job and go 'nah, don't want it'? The fact that Henrik has done that is for only one reason, and that is cash. Yeah, and I think the DP World Tour and the PGA have their hands full with what's going on and the amount of money being thrown at these players." Lawrie said on social media his name had 'never been out of the hat' for captaincy consideration and told Sky Sports News: "I remain committed to the Tour and would still like nothing more than to be the next Ryder Cup captain. "Now, the Tour has to move past that. "It'll be interesting to see exactly who joins that series next. "In light of decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances, it has become clear that he will not be able to fulfil certain contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had committed to prior to his announcement as Captain on Tuesday March 15, 2022, and it is therefore not possible for him to continue in the role of Captain.

The 46-year-old Swede is understood to be on the verge of signing up for the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Series and, after discussions with Ryder Cup Europe ...

Players and vice-captains don’t, but the captain has an agreement and those agreements are between Ryder Cup Europe and the captain. He is the only one who does that. Henrik Stenson has been removed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain with immediate effect “in light of decisions made in relation to his personal circumstances”.

Stenson was removed as he appeared set to join the Saudi-financed series. Former President Trump, whose course will host the next LIV series event, ...

He said a merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour was “inevitable.” That dispute has sparked a legal fight in the United States, where the Justice Department earlier this month announced that it was investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with the upstart competition. He was barred from this year’s edition of the British Open, for example, despite being a past winner of the tournament. “It is incomprehensible to us that a former president of the United States would cast our loved ones aside for personal financial gain,” the letter to Mr. Trump continued. By guaranteeing players more money than they could earn in the biggest tours and tournaments that make up the traditional golf calendar, the LIV series has created an ugly fissure in the golf world. The announcement did not specifically reference Stenson’s expected defection to LIV.

Henrik Stenson has been removed as Europe's Ryder Cup captain with the Swedish golfer on the verge of signing a lucrative deal with LIV Golf.

So we’re going to keep busy with that and I’m going to do everything in my power to deliver a winning team in Rome.” Ryder Cup Europe said that the severance of the relationship with the Swede was taken “in light of decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances”, and that “It has become clear that he will not be able to fulfil certain contractual obligations”. The role had been ended, they said, “with immediate effect”. “Clearly a part of my decision to play in LIV golf events has been commercially driven but the format, schedule and caliber of player were also significant factors. “After much consideration I have decided to join several of my fellow professionals and play in the LIV invitational series”, he said. He signed a contract not to do that, he was specifically asked not to do that. Stenson confirmed on Wednesday evening that he would be filling one of three remaining spaces at the LIV invitational taking place at the Donald Trump-owned Bedminster course in New Jersey next week.

Sources say Henrik Stenson is set to join LIV Golf. Ahead of that announcement, Ryder Cup Europe stripped him of his captain's post for next year in Italy.

Before Stenson accepted the Ryder Cup job in March, the Swede also was reportedly flirting with the idea of playing on the LIV Golf series. After finishing play on Friday, he was asked about his upcoming schedule and said it was “undecided.” Approached by Golf Digest about whether he was considering a jump to LIV, Stenson responded: “I have no comment on that at all.” As European Ryder Cup captain and a past Open champion, he seemingly would have been included. The five-time Ryder Cup player toured the premises alongside British Amateur champion, Aldrich Potgieter, and journeyman Luke List. Neither, of course, owns anything like the status enjoyed by Stenson. Speaking in the wake of the announcement, 2014 Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley was clear that “due process” is likely to be followed when it comes to selecting Stenson’s replacement. “It’s obviously disappointing that Henrik is no longer going to be Ryder Cup captain,” said the Northern Irishman. “He clearly has his reasons. "I have a huge respect and admiration for the Ryder Cup and those individuals behind it who I know are doing their utmost to act in the best interests of the historic event." I’m not sure if they will have the same committee again so that we can take a look at candidates and go through the same process.” None of this will come as much of a surprise. I’m sure he’s not going to come out of this looking good, but that is for others to judge, not me. So far at least, the probable make-up of the next European Ryder Cup team has gone all but unscathed in the face of LIV Golf recruitment. "While I disagree with the decision, for now it is a decision that I accept," Stenson said.

45-year-old Swede has reportedly agreed a deal with LIV valued at up to $40m.

The Scot, who guided Europe to victory at Celtic Manor in 2010, added on Sky Sports: “It is the greatest honour which can be bestowed on any European Tour player, captain of the Ryder Cup team. But this is incredibly disappointing for the Ryder Cup.” Another former captain, Paul McGinley, was slightly more sympathetic to the three-time Ryder Cup winner. “So we’re going to keep busy with that and I’m going to do everything in my power to deliver a winning team in Rome.” It is understood that his Ryder Cup contract included a clause which would forbid Stenson from playing in the breakaway tournament. The 46-year-old Swede was also vice-captain to Pádraig Harrington at Whistling Straits last year and had been tasked with regaining the trophy following Europe’s record 19-9 defeat to the United States team in Wisconsin.

Henrik Stenson has confirmed he is joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series and says he is "disappointed" to be stripped of the Ryder Cup ...

Lawrie said on social media his name had 'never been out of the hat' for captaincy consideration and told Sky Sports News: "I remain committed to the Tour and would still like nothing more than to be the next Ryder Cup captain. Yeah, and I think the DP World Tour and the PGA have their hands full with what's going on and the amount of money being thrown at these players." Sky Sports' Rob Lee believes Stenson has let down Ryder Cup Europe with his U-turn. He said: "It's a massive honour to be Ryder Cup captain and sadly for him, he's not going to be the Ryder Cup captain anymore. what a bunch of b******t... thank you to drop the team Henrik. Great role model...," he tweeted. He later added in reply to another tweet: "Don't hate it (LIV), just disappointed in the guys joining that's all. It is a shame it has even come to this position." "In closing, clearly a part of my decision to play in LIV golf events has been commercially driven but the format, schedule and calibre of player were also significant factors. "It's nice to see lawyers write instead of the player... It's a pity about that to go, but outside of that, he has given us plenty of time. "I'm sure the same deal would've been on the table in 15 months' time for him. Like many of my fellow professionals, my hope is that my decision to play in LIV events will not restrict me from playing on any tour. He said: "Henrik has given us plenty of time, but I do wish he'd waited 15 months.