Stenson removed as Ryder Cup captain for Europe amid LIV speculation

Henrik Stenson has been removed as captain of Europe for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.

Ryder Cup Europe issued a statement this afternoon, claiming it is due to "decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances".

The 46-year-old Swede is understood to be on the verge of signing up for the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Series and, after discussions with Ryder Cup Europe officials, the decision was made to effectively sack him as captain.

The statement read: "In light of decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances, it has become clear that he will not be able to fulfil certain contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had committed to prior to his announcement as captain on Tuesday 15 March , 2022, and it is therefore not possible for him to continue in the role of captain.

"Confirmation of the new 2023 European Ryder Cup captain will be made in due course. Ryder Cup Europe will be making no further comment on any aspect of the process until that time."