Henrik Stenson has been eliminated as Group 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 a press release late on Wednesday.
The European tour didn't immediately point out LIV Golf and acknowledged solely that after Stenson’s captaincy “has been delivered to an finish with instant impact.”
“In gentle of selections made by Henrik in relation to his private circumstances, it has turn into clear that he won't be able 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 mentioned he was "totally dedicated" to the function 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 have been all unlikely to make the subsequent European Ryder Cup workforce.
Stenson's substitute has not been introduced by Group Europe.
"It is a disgrace to witness the good uncertainty surrounding the Ryder Cup and who will have the ability to take part and so forth," the Swede mentioned on Wednesday. "I hope that a resolution will quickly be discovered between the tour and its members."
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