Henrik Stenson has spoken out with a bulletin on social media after he was sensationally stripped of the Europe Ryder Loving cup captaincy.

The decision came after his defection to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf series was confirmed. Stenson had been announced every bit Padraig Harrington's successor back in March as captain, with Europe looking to regain the Ryder Cup in Italy next yr.

The Swedish golf star's motility to LIV Golf could also be followed by another ii big name golfers jumping to a series that has led to all out ceremonious war within the sport. The offering to Stenson, thought to be in the region of £40million is widely viewed as a direct endeavor from Greg Norman, LIV Golf game'south CEO, to disrupt the iconic team event.

"Ryder Loving 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 Order in Rome, Italy from September 25 to October ane, 2023, has been brought to an end with firsthand result," a Ryder Cup Europe argument read, as information technology was issued earlier today.

Now Stenson has taken to Twitter to share his disagreement with the conclusion to remove the captaincy from him.

"As many of you will take already seen, unfortunately my decision to play in LIV events has triggered Ryder Cup Europe to communicate that it is not possible for me to continue my role as Ryder Cup Helm," he said. "This is despite me making specific arrangements with LIV Golf, who have been supportive of my office equally captain, to ensure I could fulfil the obligations of the captaincy.

"While I disagree with the decision, for now it is a determination that I accept. I have huge respect and admiration for the Ryder Loving cup and those individuals backside it who I know are doing their utmost to act in the best interests of the historic upshot. I want to thank anybody I accept worked with to appointment to prepare for Rome in 2023, I am hugely disappointed to non be allowed to continue in my role but wish you all the best in your ongoing preparations."

Stenson went on to explicate some of the key factors that led to his decision to join the controversial series, which has helped bring golf into a state of civil war.

"In closing, conspicuously a part of my decision to play in LIV Golf events has been commercially driven but the format, schedule and calibre of actor were too significant factors. I am committed to growing the game and using the game equally a strength for good."

The 46-year-old also said that he hoped there would exist a "resolution between the tours and its members" amid the ongoing saga of players jumping to the series and a number of departures from the established PGA Tour and DP Earth Tour.

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In making his decision to join the Saudi-backed series, Stenson joins Ryder Cup veterans Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter in making the switch. Westwood had previously stated he hoped the decision would not forestall him from competing in the Ryder Loving cup in time to come.

Earlier today, LIV Gold had announced 45 of the 48 names who will be competing in their third outcome in Bedminster, New Bailiwick of jersey, from July 29-31. It is nearly certain that Stenson will exist filling one of the 3 vacant spots simply there is all the same apprehension over who would fill up the final ii vacancies.

Speculation is mounting that newly crowned Open up champion Cameron Smith could be ane of those defecting, later he refused to rule out a motility later on capturing the Blood Jug. In that location is likewise speculation mounting about an approach from Norman to onetime Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama.

Luke Donald is amidst the early favourites with the bookmakers to get the new Europe Ryder Cup captain. Robert Karlson and Thomas Bjorn - who oversaw victory in Paris in 2018 - are also being considered likely candidates.

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