Henrik Stenson stripped of Ryder Cup captaincy

Henrik Stenson's tenure as Europe captain for next year's Ryder Cup has been 'brought to an end with immediate effect'. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

Henrik Stenson's tenure as European Ryder Cup captain has been terminated with immediate effect.

The Swede had been in line to lead Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome but in a statement Ryder Cup Europe said that changes in his 'personal circumstances' have made the change necessary.