VIKTOR HOVLAND DEALS LIV GOLF BIG BLOW WITH BLUNT TWO-WORD RESPONSE TO TRANSFER.

Viktor Hovland ends all talk of a move to LIV Golf, as wait for last-minute deals move into final week.

Viktor Hovland has dealt LIV Golf a big blow by confirming he will not be leaving the PGA Tour to join them this season.

  Since its establishment in 2022, there has been consistent speculation about Hovland, aged 26, joining the Saudi-supported LIV Golf League.    Hovland stated in 2023 that there were no limitations regarding the possibility of joining LIV Golf.    The speculations have gained momentum recently, particularly because Hovland chose to forgo a few events at the beginning of the year, and LIV Golf has not yet disclosed their final signings prior to their inaugural event. 

Hovland gives blunt two-word response to LIV Golf talk
However, the Norwegian superstar has this weekend played down any chance of him joining LIV Golf ahead of their first event in Mexico next week.

So much so, Hovland is confirmed in the field for next week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a signature event on the PGA Tour.

The head of communications at the Norwegian Golf Association, Tom Rosenvinge, asked Hovland about rumours he is going to join LIV Golf next week.

Hovland bluntly responded:

“Not true”
It is believed Hovland was the target to be an equity stakeholder in Martin Kaymer’s LIV Golf team, Cleeks GC.

Hovland’s latest comments come after he confirmed former PGA Tour pro Grant Waite is his new golf coach for 2024.

Although Hovland is not yet a major champion, he is the regining FedEx Cup champion and arguably considered the best player in the world.

Hovland is officially the World No.4.

LIV Golf on verge of two big signings
It is understood Tyrrell Hatton is the most likely of the big PGA Tour names left to make a move to LIV Golf in 2024.

Hatton does, however, remain in the field for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am next week.

Should England’s Hatton move to LIV Golf he is expected to join Jon Rahm’s new team, which will reportedly be called Legion XIII.

It is believed both Caleb Surratt and Kieran Vincent will also join Rahm’s team.

Should Hatton indeed switch to LIV Golf this season, it would end his participation on Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new tech-infused golf league, the TGL.

Part of the deal for joining TGL is that players remain committed to the PGA Tour.

Adrian Meronk, who was not selected for the Ryder Cup, is anticipated to transition to LIV Golf, even though he has achieved his inaugural PGA Tour card.    It appears that the large Pole is set to join forces with Kaymer’s Cleeks GC.    However, none of the aforementioned agreements have been verified.    An announcement is expected to be made soon as there is less than a week left until the start of the LIV Golf season.