Category: Henrik Stenson

Stenson Wins LIV Golf Debut, ‘I Played Like a Captain’

August 1, 2022
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Henrik Stenson won his first start on the LIV Golf Invitational Series on Sunday in New Jersey less than two weeks after he was stripped of his role as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain over his decision to join the Saudi Arabian-funded circuit. Stenson shot a two-under-par 69 in the final round of the 54-hole event…

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Golf—Stenson Happy to Shake Off ‘Emotional’ Week to Lead at Bedminster

July 31, 2022
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Henrik Stenson said he was pleased with his LIV Golf debut after overcoming an “emotional” week to take a three-shot lead heading into Sunday’s final round at the Bedminster, New Jersey event, 10 days after being stripped of Europe’s Ryder Cup captaincy. The Swede offset a double bogey on the third hole with an eagle…

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Trump Says LIV Golf Creates ‘Gold Rush’ for Players; Stenson Comments on Losing Ryder Cup Captaincy

July 28, 2022
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BEDMINSTER, N.J.—President Donald Trump played another round at his home course on Thursday, but this one was a little different from others. He was part of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational pro-am, put on by a breakaway league he says is creating a “gold rush” for players. The third LIV Golf event, which starts Friday…

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Ryder Cup Captain Stenson Fired Just Prior to Joining LIV Golf

July 21, 2022
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Henrik Stenson was removed from his role as Ryder Cup captain for Europe hours before announcing that he was joining the LIV Golf series on Wednesday. The Swede was vice captain at Whistling Straits last year, backing Padraig Harrington in Europe’s worst loss to the United States 19–9 in Wisconsin. He was then tasked to lead…

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