Swedish Golf Federation cuts ties with Henrik Stenson over LIV Golf, Ian Poulter takes goal

The Swedish Golf Federation (SGF) has formally slash ties with 2016 British Open up champion and six-time PGA Tour winner Henrik Stenson over his ties to LIV Golf.

Gunnar Hakansson, secretary basic for the Swedish federation, lately designed the announcement in a assertion, adding that Stenson’s involvement was not "suitable as a part design in our junior and paragolf routines," according to Golfing Digest.

Henrik Stenson of Majesticks GC performs an technique shot on the 18th hole in the course of the LIV Golf Invitational-Bedminster at Trump Nationwide Golf Club on July 31, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golfing via Getty Photos)

"We believe that that Henrik, offered his involvement with LIV Golf, can no lengthier act as a role product for Swedish junior golfers," Hakansson explained.

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Stenson confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing he was "upset" in Swedish Golf’s selection.

"The natural way, we are let down that the SGF truly feel that our dedication and economical assistance via the Henrik Stenson Basis is no longer desired, but this will in no way impact our drive to acquire junior and paragolf in Sweden."

Henrik Stenson of Majesticks GC poses with the initial-place specific trophy soon after profitable the LIV Golfing Invitational-Bedminster at Trump Nationwide Golfing Club on July 31, 2022, in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golfing through Getty Photographs)

Ian Poulter blasted the SGF on Twitter about the weekend, including that he hopes they "regret" their determination.

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"Past disappointing to hear this news. I essentially hope the Juniors/Incapacity golfers have their say," he wrote in a tweet, listing some of Stenson’s accomplishments. "I hope you regret this SGF. The finest Swedish male golfer."

The announcement arrives just a couple of months soon after Stenson was stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy amid stories, at the time, that speculated his move to LIV Golfing.

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Henrik Stenson of Sweden acknowledges the crowd for the duration of the Volvo Automobile Scandinavian Combined 2022 at Halmstad Golfing Club on June 12, 2022, in Halmstad, Sweden. (Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

"In gentle of conclusions produced by Henrik in relation to his particular circumstances, it has turn into apparent that he will not be equipped to fulfill specific contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had committed to prior to his announcement as Captain on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, and it is as a result not doable for him to proceed in the function of Captain," Team Europe claimed in a assertion at the time.

Stenson may possibly nonetheless be in a position to engage in in the Ryder Cup as the eligibility for Staff Europe stays undefined.