garyt1957
https://www.golfchannel.com/news/report-ryder-cup-captain-henrik-stenson-meeting-dpwt-amid-liv-rumors?amp
He wanted the job, but was in violation of his contract that he signed not supporting the Ryder Cup and DP World Tour exclusively. So he got the boot.
“There's been a lot of speculation back and forth, but I am fully committed to the captaincy and to Ryder Cup Europe and the job at hand,” Stenson said then. “The captain does sign a contract. He's the only one that does that. Players and vice captains don't. But the captain has an agreement, and those agreements are between Ryder Cup Europe and the captain, so I'm fully committed to my role as a captain and working hard toward the result we want in Rome.”
“The successful candidate will be expected during his tenure to commit to supporting the Ryder Cup and the DP World Tour exclusively, and therefore, by extension, not supporting or promoting other properties [including, without limitation, other Tours, Leagues, Series or Competitions].”
