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Last Updated: 07/20/22 1:02 PM Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Rob Lee and Rich Beem discuss Henrik Stenson’s decision to join LIV Golf, which will lead to his removal as Ryder Cup captain.
Rob Lee and Rich Beem discuss Henrik Stenson’s decision to join LIV Golf, which will lead to his removal as Ryder Cup captain.
Henrik Stenson has stepped down from his role as Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain ahead of his expected move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. Stenson was announced in March as the European successor to former captain Padraig Harrington, having made five appearances as a player before serving as vice-captain in the record-breaking defeat at Whistling Straits last September. The 46-year-old was linked with the breakaway circuit even before he was handed the role of captain for next September’s competition in Italy, although he said during a press conference at the time that he was “fully committed to captaincy and Ryder Cup Europe”. . Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Golf expert Rob Lee says the Ryder Cup is bigger than Henrik Stenson after stepping down as captain to join the Liv Tour.
Golf expert Rob Lee says the Ryder Cup is bigger than Henrik Stenson after stepping down as captain to join the Liv Tour. Speculation returned when he told reporters he was “undecided” about his future plans after missing the cut at The 150th Open last week, with Stenson now stepping down from the captaincy. In a statement, Ryder Cup Europe said: “Today we confirm that Henrik Stenson’s tenure as Captain of Team Europe for the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy from 25 September to 1 October 2023 has been moved in the end with immediate effect. “In light of the decisions Henrik has made in relation to his personal circumstances, it has become clear that he will be unable to fulfill certain contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had committed to prior to his announcement as Captain on Tuesday 15 March . 2022, and therefore it is not possible for him to continue in the role of Captain. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Sky Sports golf presenter Rob Lee reacts to the news that Hendrick Stenson has joined the LIV Championship and been stripped of the Ryder Cup captaincy.
Sky Sports golf presenter Rob Lee reacts to the news that Hendrick Stenson has joined the LIV Championship and been stripped of the Ryder Cup captaincy.
“Confirmation of the new 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain will take place in due course. Ryder Cup Europe will make no further comment on any aspect of the process until that time.”

Who could replace Stenson?

Thomas Bjorn had already been appointed as one of Stenson’s vice-captains, having led Europe to victory in impressive fashion at Le Golf National in 2018, with the Dane a likely candidate to take over the captaincy for a second consecutive home game. Thomas Bjorn led Europe to a 17.5-10.5 victory at Le Golf National in 2018
Scotland’s Paul Lawrie was under consideration when Stenson was initially appointed and is likely to be again, with former world No 1 Luke Donald a likely choice having been part of four winning sides and also twice as vice-captain. Edoardo Molinari was already a confirmed member of Stenson’s staff ahead of the Ryder Cup which will go to Italy for the first time, while Robert Karlsson is another candidate having served as vice-captain for the previous two European teams. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you cannot view these Privacy Options

What next for Stenson?

Stenson could make his debut at the LIV Golf Invitational in Bedminster from July 29-31, the third of eight events scheduled for 2022, with the Swede filling one of the three vacancies from the original field announcement Tuesday afternoon. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player DP World Tour golfer Matthew Southgate has defended LIV Tour players, insisting they have the right to choose where they play.
DP World Tour golfer Matthew Southgate has defended LIV Tour players, insisting they have the right to choose where they play. Paul Casey also makes his debut at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, with former Ryder Cup winners Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood in action, along with last year’s entrant Bernd Wiesberger. Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed – all former members of Team USA’s Ryder Cup – are also in the 48-man field, with the remaining players to be announced by tournament organizers later this week. Further LIV Golf Series tournaments will take place in Boston from September 2-4 and Chicago from September 16-18, before back-to-back events in Asia in October, ahead of the season-ending Team Championship in Miami from 27 to 30 October. Get the best prices and book one of our 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland