Golf

Henrik Stenson stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy with LIV deal imminent

45-year-old Swede has reportedly agreed a deal with LIV valued at up to $40m

Henrik Stenson's tenure as Europe captain for next year's Ryder Cup has been brought to an end with immediate effect, Ryder Cup Europe has announced. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA
Henrik Stenson's tenure as Europe captain for next year's Ryder Cup has been brought to an end with immediate effect, Ryder Cup Europe has announced. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA
Pail MacInnes
Wed Jul 20 2022 - 12:47 • 4 MIN READ

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