NAPLES (Fla.) — Tony Finau was given two chances on Friday to deny rumors that he would be the next to leave PGA Tour to join LIV Golf. He declined both opportunities.
Finau, when asked first about reports that he might follow Jon Rahm into the Saudi-funded league, said: “I don’t have anything to say at this time.” I haven’t been told anything.
Minutes later, he was asked if he could respond to the name that had been floating around.
He replied, “No. Not yet.” I haven’t marinated anything other than playing now.
Finau and Nelly Korda had just completed their round at the 2023 Grant Thornton Invitational, where they are the leaders after shooting 16-under 56.
Finau’s representative, Chris Armstrong told SI.com that everything was just rumor. Finau has six PGA Tour victories. He is ranked No. He is No. 21 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Finau and Tyrrell are rumored names to jump ship. Jason Day’s name continues to be circulated even after he said in the Palm Beach Post, “LIV Golf is still not for me.”
He said, “I’m aware that there are rumors about my departure.” “They are totally false. These rumors are completely false.
I still find it difficult to watch LIV. Some of their concepts are interesting. “They just haven’t quite got the format right or the real excitement of what they are trying to achieve.”
Rahm, world’s No.3 golfer and reigning Masters champion, announced Thursday on Fox News that he is joining LIV. The No.3 golfer in world and the reigning Masters Champion, Rahm announced on Fox News that he was joining LIV. Rahm’s contract is reportedly worth more than $300m over three years, with bonuses bringing that figure to more than $500m.
Finau said, “He made the decision that he thought was best for himself and his family.” “I’m glad for him.”
