New Captain Donald Hoping Ryder Cup Can Bring Golf Back Together

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Englishman replaces Henrik Stenson after the Swede's LIV defection.

Europe's new golf captain Luke Donald hopes the Ryder Cup brings the sport back together in Rome next year - following the divisions caused by the LIV series.

He's been confirmed in the role, after Henrik Stenson was sacked for joining the controversial breakaway tour. 

Donald doesn't yet know whether he can pick the LIV rebels.

But he says the event could help unify the sport:

Tiger Woods turned down an offer of between 700 and 800 million dollars to join the Saudi-backed LIV Series, according to Greg Norman.

The Australian - who is CEO of the breakaway tour - says the 15-time major winner was approached with an offer. 

Meanwhile, the PGA Tour has revealed a new prize money structure, with a total of 415 million dollars on offer next season.

Eight invitational tournaments will also be included in the schedule with 'elevated' purses. 

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