Thomas Pieters will 'accept the consequences' of his shock defection to LIV Golf after dealing a significant blow to Europe's Ryder Cup hopes.
Belgian star Pieters has emerged as LIV's marquee late recruit ahead of what could be a defining second season for the contentious Saudi-backed rebel series.
The world no.35 is a six-time DP World Tour winner and appeared destined for a spot in Luke Donald's side for the biennial showdown with the USA in Rome this September given a recent resurgence in form and his impressive debut in 2016.