Stenson Happy to Shake Off ‘Emotional’ Week to Lead at Bedminster

Stenson Happy to Shake Off ‘Emotional’ Week to Lead at Bedminster
Henrik Stenson of Majesticks GC plays his shot from the 16th tee during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, in Bedminster, New Jersey, on July 29, 2022. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images
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Henrik Stenson said he was pleased with his LIV Golf debut after overcoming an “emotional” week to take a three-shot lead heading into Sunday’s final round at the Bedminster, New Jersey event, 10 days after being stripped of Europe’s Ryder Cup captaincy.

The Swede offset a double bogey on the third hole with an eagle putt and then carded four birdies for a 2-under 69 at a windy Trump National Golf Club to go three shots clear of former world number one Dustin Johnson.