"That's a shame!" - Fans react to Tony Finau saying he’s excited for new PGA Tour season despite LIV Golf rumors

Modified Dec 12, 2023 06:01 GMT

Bahamas Hero World Challenge Golf — Tony Finau (Image via AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Tony Finau's decision to remain on the PGA Tour for the 2024 season has disappointed fans. Rumors abound about the American golfer's possible transfer to LIV Golf over the past few weeks.

Following Jon Rahm's departure from the PGA Tour to the Saudi circuit, Finau was rumored to be considered a defect for LIV. Finau, however, clarified everything in a post on Instagram on Monday, December 11.

The former World No. 9 declared he would participate in the 2024 PGA Tour season. After winning his sixth PGA Tour title at the Mexico Open in 2023, Finau expressed satisfaction with his performance. He was excited to carry on with the Tour and add additional accolades to his achievements.

NUCLR Golf posted Tony Finau's remark on its X (formerly Twitter) account with a caption saying:

Fans, however, expressed dissatisfaction with Tony Finau's choice, saying they have been hoping for him to compete with the 'good guys' (LIV golfers). One user commented:

Tony Finau's performance on the 2023 PGA Tour

Finau has enjoyed a successful 2023 season on the PGA Tour. He started his journey with the Sentry Tournament of Champions, where he finished in the T7 position. Finau scored the T16 position at The American Express before settling for T9 at the Farmers Insurance Open.

He won one tournament on the PGA Tour in 2023 at the Mexico Open and recorded three top-10 finishes.

Here are the results of all the tournaments Tony Finau played on the PGA Tour in 2023:

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