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The key questions following Henrik Stenson’s Ryder Cup captaincy appointment

Stenson will be the first Swede to captain Europe in the Ryder Cup.

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Henrik Stenson has been chosen as the man to lead Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup as they try to bounce back from a record-breaking defeat.

The Swede will go head-to-head with fellow former Open champion Zach Johnson and here, the PA news agency takes a look at what sort of skipper he may be and the challenges facing him.

Why Stenson?

Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson was Sweden’s first men’s major champion (David Davies/PA)

What about his Ryder Cup record?

Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson won six points together (David Davies/PA)

What kind of captain will he be?

Who did he beat to the job?

Henrik Stenson and Robert Karlsson
Stenson and Robert Karlsson have both served as vice captains (Rebecca Naden/PA)

Will he have a team that can win?

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy
Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are likely to be linchpins in Stenson’s team (Adam Davy/PA)

What about the opposition?

The United States team
The United States cruised to a record win in 2021 (Anthony Behar/PA)
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