Sacked Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson confirms he is joining LIV Golf series

Henrik Stenson has announced that he will be joining the LIV Golf Invitational Series, hours after he was stripped of the European Ryder Cup captaincy.

The Swede was appointed as captain in March but Ryder Cup Europe released a statement on Wednesday saying that it was not possible for Stenson to continue in his role.

Stenson later confirmed on social media that he would play in the third LIV Golf tournament of the season from July 29-31 in New Jersey at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.

“My interest in this concept has been well documented over the past few years,” Stenson said in his statement.

“And despite some of the unfortunate and ongoing tension between LIV Golf, the DP World Tour & PGA Tours, the opportunity to play in LIV events moving forward is something that I want to experience.

“Like many of my fellow professionals, my hope is that my decision to play in LIV events will not restrict me from playing on any tour.”

The 46-year-old had hoped to be able to continue as captain while still playing in LIV events but a meeting with officials made it clear to him that was not acceptable.

“Unfortunately my decision to play in LIV events has triggered Ryder Cup Europe to communicate that it is not possible for me to continue in my role as Ryder Cup captain,” he added.

“This is despite me making specific arrangements with LIV golf, who have been supportive of my role as captain, to ensure I could fulfil the obligations of the captaincy.

“While I disagree with this decision, for now it is a decision that I accept.

“I am hugely disappointed to not be allowed to continue in my role but wish you all the best in your ongoing preparations.”

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Earlier on Wednesday, Ryder Europe said: “Henrik