The LIV Golf transfer window is in full swing, and several teams are eyeing new recruits ahead of the 2025 season, which starts in February.
Tony Finau was rumoured to be closing in on a LIV Golf move, but he confirmed on Wednesday evening that he is content with his position on the PGA Tour. The 35-year-old’s decision comes 12 months after a similar situation emerged in 2023.
With Finau’s move now dead in the water, Saudi officials will likely have to look elsewhere to land their statement signing to follow in the footsteps of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.
Smylie Kaufman has suggested that another mystery player might quit the PGA Tour. After Finau, one-time Masters winner Adam Scott has been the subject of speculation.
Cam Smith reacts to Adam Scott LIV Golf speculation
Cam Smith, Ripper GC’s star man, will captain an unchanged team in 2025, with Matt Jones’ contract set to be rubber-stamped.
Smith, competing in Saudi Arabia this week, was questioned about the speculation surrounding Scott and the potential for more players to join LIV.
Speaking to Bunkered, the 2022 Open winner was asked if he knows of any golfers willing to join the league. “I think so. “It’s something I don’t have to worry about now we do have a GM. He gets a lot more than I do. For us, the young Australians are really keen to be involved – being here on the Asian Tour and the International Series. That’s really good.”
“I think anytime you get someone of that calibre coming to play your massive events, but we’ll wait and see,” Smith said whilst addressing the Scott rumour.
What Adam Scott has previously said about LIV Golf
Rumours surrounding Scott at the moment are pure speculation. Any sufficient substantiation is yet to occur.
Speaking during the 2024 Phoenix Waste Management Open, the Aussie did recognise LIV Golf when discussing the atmosphere at the raucous PGA Tour event. “I haven’t really seen different behaviour elsewhere on the PGA Tour,” Scott said. “Although I would say the fans in Australia at the back end of last year were enthusiastic, and maybe you could attribute that to the event in Adelaide and LIV. But that might be drawing a long bow.”
Scott, who is also on the PGA Tour Policy Board, recently reaffirmed his strong stance on golf’s lucrative US-based circuit.
“I think whether a deal is done with PIF or not, I see it in a good spot. Ultimately, the market will decide what it wants. The PGA Tour is still, for sure, the strongest platform and has the strongest players,” he added.
“Even with a competitive tour out there, I still think it will be okay for pro golf players. I think it’s just a time of change, and most people don’t like that.”
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