The European Ryder Cup team has found a replacement for Henrik Stenson.
At the same time, Stenson hopes to find a solution as the LIV Tour is accepted by the other Tours.
– It is a shame that we end up in this situation, he says at a press conference.
Last week there was a sensation all over Henrik Stenson When he chose to join the controversial Saudi-funded LIV tour.
Stenson was penalized by the Ryder Cup by losing his job as captain of the European team in 2023 and the Swede himself responded with a post on Instagram saying he was disappointed.
Stenson has now also spoken about his decision at the press conference ahead of the upcoming LIV competition, which will take place at Donald Trump’s track.
– 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 was a lot, sure, says Stenson, who was said to have earned 550m Swedish kronor to play on the tour, and it made no difference in this case.
Stinson about the decision
During the press conference, Stenson also had to answer questions about how he felt about losing the Ryder Cup captain.
– I don’t feel like I gave up. I have made all possible adjustments to be able to perform my duties as captain. I had great help from LIV to be able to do this. Then the decision was made anyway that I should be excluded. Stenson says I am disappointed of course with the situation, but it is what it is and now we move on.
He goes on to tell us about the game behind the poke.
– We had discussions and I told them that I would be participating in the LIV competitions. They had a brief moment where they discussed and debated what was going to happen and I was informed of their decision shortly thereafter.
Surprise: “News”
Even the PGA Tour and the European Tour suspend players who choose to play the LIV Tour. Stenson hopes for another solution.
“It’s a shame that we end up in this situation and I hope we can find a solution as soon as possible where all the rounds can coexist,” he says.
Around the same time Stenson sat on the podium, The Telegraph reported that Luke Donald would replace the Swede as captain of the European Ryder Cup team.
– This is news to me. I’m not involved in it right now and don’t feel like I have to comment on it until it’s in the public news.