Henrik Stenson posed for the European Ryder Cup team after winning the LIV Golf Invitational Series event in Bedminster, NJ on Sunday.
Stenson played in the first LIV event of his career after announcing he would be joining the emerging league. Stenson shot 11-under in the 54-hole event to win by two strokes. Then he had a stab at the Ryder Cup team.
“I guess we can agree that I played like a captain,” Stenson said.
Stenson is alluding to what happened to Europe’s Ryder Cup team.
Stenson in March was named captain of the European Ryder Cup team for the 2023 event in Italy. But he was stripped of the captaincy in July and Disappointed with this move.
“I want to thank everyone I worked with to prepare for Rome in 2023, I am deeply disappointed not to be allowed to continue in my role but wish you all the best in the future. my ongoing preparation,” says Stenson.
Stenson also expressed that the parties can eventually reach a solution.
“It is a shame to see significant uncertainty surrounding the Ryder Cup, who will be eligible to compete, etc. I really hope a solution between the tour and its members will be soon achieved, and the Ryder Cup can act as a corrective mechanism between the various golfing bodies and their members. “
Stenson may no longer be the captain of the European team, but he still feels he deserves the role.
