Stenson plans to return to DP World Tour from LIV

Henrik Stenson, the previous Open champion, intends to reappear on the DP World Tour in 2026 following his demise from LIV Golf League.

According to the website Bunkered, the 49-year-old Swede has settled fines of more than £1 million with the European-based circuit for playing in conflicting LIV events.

Stenson, who won the Claret Jug at Royal Troon in 2016, was one of the first players to take part in the Saudi Arabian-funded tour three years prior, which led to his being expelled from the 2023 match in Rome as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain.

Stenson, who won on his LIV debut in 2022, finished 49th overall and was relegated.

The LIV circuit, which has 56 players, is imposing relegation because it wants to be recognized by the Official World Golf Ranking, which will aid its players in winning the four major championships.

Instead of attempting to reclaim his position on the main LIV circuit, Stenson appears to be in favor of a return to the DP World Tour next season.

You’ll have good and bad years throughout your career, according to Stenson, which is a part of professional sport.

He left the DP World Tour in 2023 after being fined for breaking the rules when he joined LIV, joining a week later than Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, and Richard Bland.

Up to eight events were banned from the tour, and each tournament regulation breached was subject to fines of up to £100,000.

In addition, England’s Laurie Canter, who left LIV to become the first player to regain eligibility for the PGA Tour, has also reclaimed his status.