We are still more than a year away the Ryder Cup 2023 Rome, but the drama has already begun.

Players who have switched to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series will be banned from participating at the four Majors next season.

This category includes many of the best golfers, including Henrik Stenson, who was STRIPPED from his Team Europe captaincy

What does this mean for the Rome major line-ups and who will be unable to participate in the big tours in 2023.

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Henrik Stenson, the Swedish icon Henrik Stenson, has been stripped from his Team Europe captaincy for his involvement in the LIV Golf Invitational Series. It could debut between July 29-31.

All four of Stenson’s picks, Sergio Garcia (Paul Casey), Ian Poulter, and Pablo Larrazabal, will be barred from participating in any major tournament.

On the US side, Bryson de Chambeau, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, as well as Dustin Johnson, are unlikely to be able to participate in the major competitions.

Which are the current Ryder Cup 2023 team?

Team Europe:

Captain -

To be determined

Automatic qualifiers

• Rory Mcilroy
• Matt Fitzpatrick
• Viktor Hovland
• Thomas Pieters
• Jon Rahm
• Seamus Power
• Shane Lowry
• Tommy Fleetwood

Captain's picks

To be determined

Team US

Captain

• Zach Johnson

Automatic qualifiers

• Scottie Scheffler
• Sam Burns
• Xander Schauffele
• Patrick Cantlay
• Justin Thomas
• Will Zalatoris

Captain's picks

To be determined

What was Team Europe's statement about Henrik Stenson like?

The shockwaves caused by Henrik Stenson's stripped captaincy shocked the entire golfing industry.

The statement read: "Ryder Cup Europe today confirms Henrik Stenson's tenure at the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy, September 25-October 1, 2023 has been ended with immediate effect.

Henrik has made decisions regarding his personal circumstances that have led to it becoming clear that he is unable to fulfill certain contractual obligations to Ryder Cup Europe. These obligations were taken before he was announced as Captain on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It is therefore impossible for him to continue the Captain role.

In due course, confirmation of the 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain's appointment will be made. Ryder Cup Europe won't comment further on any aspect until then.