HENRIK STENSON slammed Ryder Cup Europe's decision to sack him as captain following LIV Golf's PS40million offer.

The Swede believes that next year's tournament will be a "mechanism", which can help to end golf's civil war.

46-year-old Stenson stated that his decision to participate in LIV events has caused Ryder Cup Europe's to inform him that it is impossible for him to continue his role as captain.

"This is despite my making special arrangements with LIV golf, who have been supportive to my role to ensure that I could fulfill the obligations of Captaincy.

"While I disagree with the decision, it is for the moment a decision that I accept.

"I am deeply disappointed that I was not allowed to continue my role, but I wish you all the very best.

"I hope that a solution is found between the tours soon, and that the Ryder Cup can be used as a tool for repair."

Only four months ago, the 2016 Open champion was announced as the captain of next year's tournament at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome.

Ryder Cup Europe says Stenson's decision to join the rebel breakaway series will make it impossible for him to fulfill his role.

They stated that "Henrik Stenson's tenure in the role of Captain of Team Europe was ended with immediate effect."

"In light of Henrik's personal decisions, it is clear that he will no longer be able fulfill certain contractual obligations he had previously committed to before his announcement as Captain."

Team Europe stated that a replacement will be found with Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson, 2018 winners captain Thomas Bjorn, in line for the position.

LIV will pay an initial PS40m sign-on fee to Stenson. Eddie Pepperell, an English golfer, blasted his decision to join LIV. He said that he couldn't resist the "bucket load" of cash being offered to him like all the other defectors.

Stenson made the following statement: "My interest has been well documented, and despite the tension between LIV and the DP World Tour, ultimately, the chance to play in LIV events going forward is something that I want to experience.

"Like many other professionals, I hope that my decision won't restrict me from playing on any tour."

However, 2010's winner captain Colin Montgomerie described Stenson's decision not to accept the captaincy in exchange for Saudi cash as a "sad moment for European golf."

Scotsman, now 59, stated that it was the highest honour bestowed upon any European Tour player and captain of the Ryder Cup teams.

"It's a shame that it has gotten to this point. This is a sad day for European golf.

Padraig Harrington, last year's captain, said: "He chose LIV over the Ryder Cup at the beginning because of the risk but now there are no risks and LIV will stay he has jumped ship.

He could have waited for 15 months. He signed a contract, so I don't have a problem with him taking the money. Move on, do your job.

"The same offer would have been on hand."

Stenson currently ranks 171st worldwide and has not made the cut in seven Major championships.

Next week, he will be playing in LIV's third tournament at Donald Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey with fellow European Ryder Cup stars Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter.