He’s already been stripped of the Ryder Cup captaincy role.
And Henrik Stenson’s move to LIV could have even more consequences.
At the moment, the DP World Tour can’t answer whether he can continue to host – or even participate – in his Scandinavian co-ed competition.
Henrik Stenson The decision to sign the Saudi-funded LIV Tour sparked outrage in the golf world.
Many colleagues sharply criticized the decision of the Swedish star.
According to information in the British media, Stenson will receive the equivalent of half a billion kroner for the transfer.
However, it means that he will lose the most famous role in European golf: that of captain of the Ryder Cup.
Perhaps more sanctions will be awaited.
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The DP World Tour (formerly the European Tour) has previously taken full force against players who switched to the LIV Tour and excluded them from membership.
So the natural question regarding Henrik Stenson is what will happen with next year’s Scandinavian mixed competition – the Swedish competition where men and women compete against each other hosted by Henrik Stenson and Annika Sorenstam.
When Sportbladet contacts Claes Nilsson, the mastermind behind the project and CEO of “We do Sports,” which owns the rights to Scandinavian Mixed, he shuts the lid.
“Unfortunately. Lawyers need to work before I say anything.”Nelson greets in a text message.
Instead, he refers to the DP World Tour themselves.
And to the direct question of whether Henrik Stenson will be able to host or even compete in next year’s edition of the competition, we didn’t get an answer.
“We are currently investigating all aspects of the tournament so we have no comment at the moment.”Scott Crockett writes for DP World’s Communications Department for Tourism.
Stinson’s explanation
Scandinavian mixed cuisine has been arranged twice, both times earning the name “Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik and Annika”.
Now it remains to be seen if the first will be included next year.
In a statement, Henrik Stenson justified his decision to move to the LIV Tour as follows:
“Obviously part of my decision was based on the commercials, but the format, schedule and level of players were also deciding factors. I am dedicated to growing this sport and using it as a force for good.”