Ryder Cup organisers could breach broadcast and commercial contracts worth tens of millions that could threaten the future of the iconic biennial competition if they ban players who have defected to the controversial LIV Golf Series.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Henrik Stenson was set to move away from the PGA and DP World Tours in favour of a lucrative switch to LIV Golf. The 46-year-old’s dramatic move will be seen as a coup, and it is understood Stenson’s signing-on fee will be around £40 million ahead of his debut at next week’s third £20m LIV event in New Jersey.
In March, Stenson signed a contract in March that stipulated he could not play on the breakaway league but Ian Poulter’s recent court case led to an injunction to allow the Englishman to play in the Scottish Open - which suggested Stenson would be able to play both. Stenson will reportedly soon be unveiled on the LIV roster, and DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley will want to line up a replacement as quickly as possible after stripping the 46-year-old of his captaincy.
