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Henrik Stenson told to choose between Saudi Super League money and Ryder Cup captaincy
The announcement of the next Ryder Cup captain is always an event to look forward to, but according to The Telegraph, the selection panel has delayed naming the 2023 chief of the European side until the end of February.
With Graeme McDowell a short-priced favourite to lead the team at Adare Manor in 2027, and Lee Westwood believing he remains a contender for a place on the playing staff in two years time, thoughts turn immediately to the trio of Luke Donald, Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson.
With 11 Ryder Cups between them, any of the three would be an asset to the management at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, but it’s the most experienced member of that threesome that is causing the biggest headache.
Stenson has a contract with Saudi International that means he will take part in the big-money Saudi International next month and is a likely catch for the global Super Golf League, a concept that has caused some consternation amongst the big names.
According to James Corrigan’s Telegraph report, Stenson’s hopes of captaining the European Ryder Cup team in 2023 rest on whether or not the Swede opts to accept a potential Saudi Super Golf League offer, which is believed to be $30 million.
Per the report, a close member of his entourage told the Telegraph:
“It’s complicated not only by the huge amounts on offer.This [captaincy] could be his one and only chance with so many big Europe figures about to come into the picture for future matches.
But then, it’s far from guaranteed he will get it this time anyway, with Luke obviously having a strong shout and the case for Karlsson seemingly strengthening by the day.”
Certainly, as well as the names previously mentioned, for upcoming years there will be strong cases for the likes of Martin Kaymer, hero of Medinah, and Ian Poulter, a Ryder Cup legend and certainly one that would motivate any player.
With Europe wanting no repeat of the drubbing at Whistling Straits, the debate over the most suitable candidate will surely last as long as possible, and, with two very legitimate candidates in opposition, the decision will need plenty of care.
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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
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geohogan
Feb 8, 2022 at 5:42 pm
the end… Norman, playing his Kurtz role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgkIqU15WO0
geohogan
Feb 8, 2022 at 5:48 pm
” you will love the smell of Saudi oil in the morning” says Col Greg Kurtz
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Roger
Jan 31, 2022 at 11:22 pm
I thought we played for money in this advance world. The Ryder cup is garbage. Take the money. Rory and Phil are always in Dubai. Why not you. Somebody else will get that $30 mill.
GAGolfer
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:15 pm
The RC captaincy helps generate deeper lifelong relationships and is as close to a ‘once in a lifetime’ thing as you can get. That said, it’s a 2-yr grind that is by all reports all-consuming, and to then lose after all that? I’d take the $30M in a heartbeat.
Mike Culp
Jan 19, 2022 at 3:24 pm
Go with the money, how long will take you make that kind of money, the prestige of the Ryder cup will not make you 30million.
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Scott Saunders
Jan 19, 2022 at 11:33 am
The SGL is terrible optics for any of these players from a legacy perspective. Either way, you can’t stop these players from choosing the massive payday if that’s what they decide. It’s a super touchy situation. That said, I don’t see the US Ryder Cup Committee disbanding Mickelson if he chooses to go to the SGL. What about Sergio? Ryder Cup Europe couldn’t exile him, could they?
Gunter Eisenberg
Jan 19, 2022 at 9:10 am
I’m Canadian and don’t watch the Ryder Cup, not even the President’s Cup. If Stenson is the type the person that doesn’t look forward to playing in Ryder Cups in past years, then he should take the money. A lot of other people would love to take his place to be Captain.
Bob
Jan 19, 2022 at 5:52 pm
That’s the thing. He is not shoe for the Captaincy yet. 30 million is a lot of money
Klaus Schwab
Jan 18, 2022 at 10:18 pm
Well that’s easy. Take the money. Ryder cup is a joke.