Money has already rained down on Henrik Stenson after moving on to the LIV Tour.
Now the rain may get stronger.
Stenson advances when half of the first round is played in Donald Trump’s track.
After his controversial announcement, he appeared for the first time Henrik Stenson On the Saudi-funded LIV Tour on Friday night.
He did so at Donald Trump’s Bedminster course in New Jersey, and started strong by moving up to the lone lead after five holes, three shots below par.
After that, Stenson continued to play steadily and was four strokes below par after half of the round – until then in the lone lead.
He can win a huge amount
Stenson is said to have received 550 million SEK just to join the tour and now it could be more. Whoever wins the competition in Bedminster receives four million dollars – 41 million kroner.
In addition, Stenson is one of four players in Majestic’s GC and quartet who have returned home, each of whom will receive 7.6 million crowns.
If Stenson pulls out completely and finishes in the last 48 runners-up in the singles competition, he could also console himself with 1.2 million kronor in “prize money”.
Criticism of Stinson
Henrik Stenson’s decision to play the LIV Tour has been criticized in many places in the golf world. He also lost his role as captain of the 2023 Ryder Cup team in Europe due to his decision.
He justified his choice at a press conference on Thursday.
– I’ve been a professional golfer since the end of the ’90s. The prize money and the financial part have always been an important part when we set our schedules and decide where to play. There have been some, says Stenson, for sure, and there has been no difference in this case.
Stenson and other golfers who joined LIV have been heavily criticized for their contribution to the “sports wash” in Saudi Arabia. Among others are Amnesty International for human rights.
The competition continues.
