Henrik Stenson is set to have his European Ryder Cup captaincy stripped, with the Swedish star poised to make the controversial switch to the LIV Golf Series. Stenson was appointed captain in March of this year and was set to lead the Europeans into next year's event in Rome.
The 2016 Open Champion's name has been linked to the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit in recent weeks, therefore putting his Ryder Cup post in jeopardy. The Saudi Series has sent shockwaves across the sport over the past year, with a number of golf's biggest names making the controversial switch.
In making the move Stenson would join the likes of Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, as well as fellow European stalwarts Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia and Paul Casey.
