The third LIV Golf event takes place in New Jersey this week as the new tour hosts the LIV Golf Invitational at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, and this one is sure to grab the headlines. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf event is taking place at former President Donald Trump’s course, with some new defectors from the PGA Tour and a very well known golf broadcaster moving over too.
Jason Kokrak, Charles Howell III and Henrik Stenson are the latest recruits, with Stenson causing the most controversy. Before the official announcement came from both LIV Golf and Stenson, Ryder Cup Europe had announced they were stripping the Swede of his 2022 team captaincy. They wrote: “In light of decisions made by Henrik in relation to his personal circumstances, it has become clear that he will not be able to fulfil certain contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe that he had committed to prior to his announcement as captain … and it is therefore not possible for him to continue in the role of captain.”
Stenson, when the captain's honor was announced in March, said “I will do everything in my power and leave no stone unturned in the quest to get the Ryder Cup back in European hands.” Well, the lure of LIV proved to be a giant rock!
Kokrak’s announcement came as little surprise, as Golf Saudi is one of his sponsors. Also, David Feherty joins the announcing team, which I think is a fantastic signing. He's a huge personality who didn't seem to be fully utilized at Golf Channel since his interview show ended. He's a little off the wall and will really add to the energy on the broadcast.