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Henrik Stenson interview: Ryder Cup win did not surprise me - my captaincy plans played a role

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A dominant Ryder Cup win for Team Europe, led so successfully by their captain that he earned the right to marshal the troops again in 2025.

Henrik Stenson could not have wished for anything more when, 18 months out from Europe's bid to reclaim the Ryder Cup in Rome, confirmation came that the Swede would lead the team.

The Marco Simone Golf & Country Club played host to a dominant three days for the European dozen. But it was not Stenson at the centre of the triumphant scenes. Nor was it Stenson serenaded with

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