It has long been rumored that the Swedish veteran would switch to the controversial Saudi-funded LIV tour, and now Stenson confirms that this is the case.

"After much thought, I have decided to join my colleagues in the LIV tour, which starts in Bedminister in about a week," he wrote on Twitter, explaining that for a long time he had an interest in the concept, despite "the regrettable and the ongoing tension between LIV, the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour ”.

The text is updated.