Henrik Stenson has been stripped of his European Ryder Cup captaincy in wake of his pending move to LIV Golf
“In light of decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances, it has become clear that the will not be able to fulfill certain contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had committed to prior to his announcement’’ as captain on March 15. “Therefore it is not possible for him to continue in the role of Captain.’’
Stenson, who won the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon, is expected to play in the third LIV Golf Invitational Series event next week in New Jersey. , with three spaces left open for future additions. Ryder Cup Europe said it would make an announcement on a new captain “in due course.’’ Speculation has centered around 2018 European captain Thomas Bjorn, who was due to be one of Stenson’s assistants, as well as former European Ryder Cup player Luke Donald.
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