Viktor Hovland closes all conversation of a move to LIV Golf, as hold up for last-minute bargains move into last week.
Viktor Hovland has managed LIV Golf a huge blow by affirming he will not be clearing out the PGA Tour to connect them this season.
Hovland, 26, has been intensely connected with a move to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League ever since its introduction in 2022.
In 2023, Hovland said “nothing is ruled out” where a move to LIV Golf was concerned.
The bits of gossip have picked up indeed more pace in later weeks, particularly with Hovland having chosen to skip a handful of occasions to begin the year – and LIV Golf however to uncover their last signings ahead of their to begin with event.
Hovland gives limit two-word reaction to LIV Golf conversation
In any case, the Norwegian genius has this end of the week played down any chance of him joining LIV Golf ahead of their to begin with occasion in Mexico following week.
So much so, Hovland is confirmed in the field for following week’s AT&T Stone Shoreline Pro-Am, a signature occasion on the PGA Tour.
The head of communications at the Norwegian Golf Affiliation, Tom Rosenvinge, inquired Hovland around gossipy tidbits he is aiming to connect LIV Golf another week.
Hovland gruffly reacted:
“Not genuine”
It is accepted Hovland was the target to be an value partner in Martin Kaymer’s LIV Golf group, Cleeks GC.
Hovland’s most recent comments come after he affirmed previous PGA Visit master Allow Waite is his new golf coach for 2024.
In spite of the fact that Hovland isn’t however a major champion, he is the regining FedEx Glass winner and apparently considered the finest player within the world.
Hovland is formally the World No.4.
LIV Golf on skirt of two huge signings
It is understood Tyrrell Hatton is the foremost likely of the huge PGA Visit names cleared out to create a move to LIV Golf in 2024.
Hatton does, in any case, remain in the field for the AT&T Stone Shoreline Pro-Am following week.
It is accepted both Caleb Surratt and Kieran Vincent will too connect Rahm’s group.
Ought to Hatton in fact switch to LIV Golf this season, it would conclusion his support on Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s unused tech-infused golf alliance, the TGL.
Portion of the bargain for joining TGL is that players stay committed to the PGA Tour.
Ryder Cup reject Adrian Meronk is too anticipated to move over to LIV Golf in spite of having earned his first-ever PGA Visit card.
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