In a rainy and somber atmosphere, Brian Harman emerged as the champion of the 151st British Open at Royal Liverpool, while Henrik Stenson quietly finished in 13th place. Stenson, the 2016 winner, departed the grounds without much attention, despite his past victory and epic final-round duel with Phil Mickelson. He should have been preparing to captain the European team in the upcoming Ryder Cup, but a year ago, his captaincy was stripped from him when he announced his affiliation with LIV Golf. Stenson expressed his disappointment that no one from the DP World Tour or Ryder Cup Europe was willing to discuss his decision beforehand. He stated, “We live and we learn.”
Stenson’s situation is further complicated by the recent alliance between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf, despite all the backlash against the latter. While the sides have agreed to coexist, Stenson remains on the sidelines, stripped of his captaincy duties. He admitted that it was a difficult and unpleasant experience, but he prefers to focus on the future rather than dwell on the past. As the Ryder Cup approaches, Stenson will not be involved in the excitement and camaraderie that comes with the event. He acknowledged that he is not alone in this situation, as other former Ryder Cup players who joined LIV Golf, such as Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, and Sergio Garcia, are also excluded.
Even though Stenson’s reputation may have been tarnished by the Ryder Cup controversy, he will always have his remarkable final-round 63 in the 2016 British Open. Fans still praise him for that exceptional performance, and even Jack Nicklaus sent him a handwritten note expressing admiration. As Stenson watches the Ryder Cup from home, he can take solace in such memories and the note displayed in his trophy cabinet.
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