Despite Being Stripped Off His Captaincy Duty, LIV Defector Henrik Stenson Has Positive Words for His Team Europe Captain Replacement

Published 01/19/2023, 1:01 PM EST

Though the move from PGA Tour to LIV Golf may not be lawfully wrong, many players have suffered for making the jump. Henrik Stenson, who was previously named as Team Europe’s captain for this year’s Ryder Cup, was stripped off his position for his move to the lucrative Tour. In a recent interview, the Swedish golfer shared his thoughts on the new European captain and also about the upcoming International competition.

Stenson is currently competing at the European Tour’s HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship. The golfer along with other LIV defectors was ignored for the event’s pro-am tournament.

Despite not having practice rounds at Yas Links, Henrik Stenson had an impressive first round at the DP World Tour event. He shot four birdies and an eagle to record a score of 68. After his impressive round, the golfer had some words to share about the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Article continues below this ad

Henrik Stenson talks about his replacement

Before the beginning of the second round, the 46-year-old LIV defector stands tied for 12th position. However, before he competes for much bigger stakes on Friday, Stenson had a deep discussion after the first round. The Swede was asked if he regrets making the move to LIV Golf, which eventually led to him being stripped off Team Europe’s captaincy.

“No, I made my decision and obviously Ryder Cup Europe made theirs,” he said. “Yeah, it’s not great, but it is what it is”. Stenson then shared some wise words for Ryder Cup and Luke Donald, who replaced him to take the captaincy duties of the European team.

‘This Partnership is About More Than Just Media Rights’: CEO Greg Norman Shares His Joy After Striking a Mega Deal for LIV Golf

Article continues below this ad

The 2016 Open Championship winner added, “The Ryder Cup has been a huge part of my career, so I wish Luke all the best with the team going forward”. Stenson ends by hoping for a better future as he said, “We’ll see where we all end up in the long run with this”.

The news of the sacking of the Swedish golfer from the 2023 Ryder Cup was received with mixed reactions. Nonetheless, it’s great to see Stenson moving on and not holding any grudges for his Team’s decision. After all, he’s won three Ryder Cups with fellow Europeans and doesn’t want to ruin it for his one big decision.

What are your thoughts on Stenson being sacked from Team Europe? Let us know in the comments section below.

Article continues below this ad

Watch this story- ‘Embarrassing’ LIV Golf Revelation Overshadows Million Dollar Happy Ending as Fans Throw Jabs at Greg Norman’s Tour

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Abdul Bari is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Abdul is currently pursuing his Master’s in the same. With great affection for the world of sports, this avid golf lover turned to the course at a young age.

Edited by:

Manaal Siddiqui

Despite Being Stripped Off His Captaincy Duty, LIV Defector Henrik Stenson Has Positive Words for His Team Europe Captain Replacement

Henrik Stenson talks about his replacement

Trending

Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Becomes a Laughing Stock in Golf World After Video From Singapore Event Hit the Internet

Is Scottie Scheffler Taking a Paternity Leave to Support Wife Meredith and Their Baby?

Meet Kris Kim’s Mother, Ji-hyun Suh: Personal Life, Career & Other Details About the Ex-LPGA Star Explored

Rory McIlroy Becomes a Laughing Stock in Golf World as His PGA Tour Breakthrough Sparks Huge Doubts

Keegan Bradley Pushes for Greg Norman and Co.’s Presence in PGA Tour, as ‘New Rumors’ Raise Confusion