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Daily Mirror
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Alasdair Hooper

Henrik Stenson speaks out after being stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy over LIV defection

Henrik Stenson has spoken out with a message on social media after he was sensationally stripped of the Europe Ryder Cup captaincy.

The decision came after his defection to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf series was confirmed. Stenson had been announced as Padraig Harrington’s successor back in March as captain, with Europe looking to regain the Ryder Cup in Italy next year.

The Swedish golf star’s move to LIV Golf could also be followed by another two big name golfers jumping to a series that has led to all out civil war within the sport. The offer to Stenson, thought to be in the region of £40million is widely viewed as a direct attempt from Greg Norman, LIV Golf’s CEO, to disrupt the iconic team event.

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