(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 20 - Ryder Cup Europe said Wednesday that
Henrik Stenson has been stripped of the Team Europe captaincy
after the Swede reportedly agreed a deal with the Saudi-funded
LIV breakaway tour.
"Ryder Cup Europe today confirms 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 September 25 - October
1, 2023, has been brought to an end with immediate effect," said
a statement.
"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.
"Confirmation of the new 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain will be
made in due course. Ryder Cup Europe will be making no further
comment on any aspect of the process until that time". (ANSA).