"He’s going to LIV!" - Fans re-ignite Tony Finau to LIV Golf rumors as the golfer makes surprising move

Fans on social media have linked Tony Finau's withdrawal from the upcoming Grant Thornton Invitational to his joining LIV Golf. The American golfer had previously withdrawn from the 2024 Hero World Challenge, which led to rumors of him joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

Now, Tony Finau's withdrawal from yet another tournament has added fuel to the fire. He was scheduled to play in the mixed-field event, the Grant Thornton Invitational, teaming up with Nelly Korda. However, ahead of the start of the tournament, he withdrew from the competition, citing injury. Nuclr Golf shared the news about Tony Finau's withdrawal on its X (formerly Twitter) account, writing:

"Tony Finau has withdrawn from the Grant Thornton Invitational due to injury. Daniel Berger will now play alongside Nelly Korda in the mixed team event."

Fans jumped to the comments section to link his withdrawal to LIV Golf again.

"He going to liv lol," a fan wrote.

"My sources tell me he’s DEFINITELY going to LIV," another fan said.

Several other fans said that Finau would probably join the Saudi Circuit.

"I guess his LIV golf love is back on again?" a fan commented.

"He’s going to liv!," one more fan said.

Here are more fans reactions:

Fans reactions ((Image via X/@NUCLRGOLF)

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"They're not true" - Tony Finau on LIV Golf rumors

Earlier this month, when Finau withdrew from the Hero World Challenge, rumors of him possibly joining LIV Golf swirled on the internet. However, he later released a statement revealing the reason for the withdrawal. He said (his SI):

"From what my doctor told me, it was a pretty standard clean up. He said it would be helpful and so I did it.”

Finau also addressed his LIV Golf rumors, saying:

“They’re not true. I’m more than happy where I’m at on the PGA Tour and looking forward to 2025. When I tee it up in Maui, it will all go away, so, I don’t worry about it one bit.”

Meanwhile, this season on the PGA Tour, Tony Finau has been impressive with his game on the circuit. He started the season at The Sentry and tied for 38th place, and then finished T25 at The American Express. He recorded some impressive finishes such as T6 at the Farmers Insurance Open, T3 at the Texas Children's Houston Open, T8 at the Memorial Open, T5 at the Travelers Championship, T3 at the US Open, and T13 at the BMW Championship.

Finau last played on the PGA Tour in the FedEx Cup playoffs and has since been on a break. He recorded T16 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, T13 at the BMW Championship, and T23 at the Tour Championship. The American golfer only missed the cut in two tournaments, including the Valspar Championship and The Open.