Europe’s Ryder Cup plans in turmoil with Henrik Stenson set to join LIV tour

Ryder Cup Europe thought to be resigned to losing the 2023 captain. Stenson could even feature in LIV New Jersey event next week

LIV BOUND?: Sweden's Henrik Stenson tees off the 3rd during day two of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

The growing split at the top of golf will widen significantly on Wednesday with the expected confirmation that Henrik Stenson will not captain Europe in the Ryder Cup next year, having accepted a lucrative offer to join the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV tour.

Talks between Stenson and Ryder Cup Europe took place on Tuesday. While there has been no comment from Ryder Cup Europe it is understood they are resigned to losing their captain. The 46-year-old Stenson could even feature when LIV stages its third event next week in New Jersey.