“Him Leaving for LIV Woulda Been a Bigger Deal Than Jon Rahm”: Fans Express Relief As Prominent Golfer Shoots Down Rumors

Jon Rahm leaving the PGA Tour just before the finalization of the agreement framework has already shook the golf community. In a time when the tour needed its backbone, which is its players, to everyone’s dismay, World No. 3 decided what suited him the best. But then there were rumors about Tony Finau leaving the tour as well that had the PGA Tour fans expecting the worst. 

At the Grand Thornton Invitational, when Finau was asked to address these rumors, he neglected the matter and diplomatically handled the questions. There wasn’t either a yes or no. This naturally had spiked speculation in the golf community that he’d be defecting to LIV Golf next.

Him leaving for LIV woulda been a bigger deal than rahm because he’s widely known as the “good guy” the family guy… the one highly respected by his peers. If he went to what the media calls “the dark side” all hell would break loose

— Chris Reilly (@C_Reilly5) December 11, 2023

But finally, fans are relieved as the golfer has turned down all such rumors by revealing his 2024 schedule.

Fans express satisfaction with ‘good guy’ Tony Finau’s 2024 schedule

Barstool guy Dan Rapaport shared an online post about Tony Finau that displays Finau’s plans for spending his 10th PGA Tour season. Rapaport’s post was reshared by Chris Reilly. In the caption, he stated:

“Him leaving for LIV woulda been a bigger deal than rahm because he’s widely known as the “good guy” the family guy… the one highly respected by his peers…break loose”

As this came to the attention of fans, they expressed their opinion about the same. A fan wrote that perhaps his win at the Mexico Open made him stay in the PGA Tour.

I suspect a win may have affected his decision.

— Satoadshi (@SatoadshiLite) December 12, 2023

Another fan made a bold comparison between Rahm and Finau. Rahm was thought of as a good guy yet he switched. He highlights the future probability that Finau might make a similar decision

Rahm was thought of the exact same way

— BuckAI (@BuckeyeAI) December 12, 2023

Again, someone feels as Rahm was against LIV but money changed his decision; the scenario would be same for Finau

Unfortunately money talks, not too long ago Rahm was not leaving no matter what then they hit his price and he’s gone to LIV. I don’t blame them for looking after their families but that doesn’t mean he left for a better product or he would have left a lot earlier and for less ££

— Andrew gillan (@andrewgillan4) December 12, 2023

An enthusiast wrote that most of Finau’s competitions have left, which means he would have a better year at the PGA Tour

Most of the competition is leaving, multiple pay days for Finau coming soon

— Runradrun (@runradrun) December 12, 2023

A golf cybercitizen appreciated Finau’s decision to stick by in the tough times of the tour

The early reactions I saw were mainly “man if anyone has a legit reason…”
“Makes sense for him…”

I feel like people would have understood and almost given him a pass? ‍♂️

Glad he’s sticking around though.

— Randy Moore (@OfficiallyRandy) December 12, 2023

A fan compares Rahm and Finau. He says Rahm is a bigger asset to LIV currently.

Cool story bro, Rahm is clearly a much bigger get for LIV golf.

— Waterman, Andrew Waterman. (@Momsbasement54) December 12, 2023

A fan is wondering why Tony Finau didn’t join Formula 1 teams. He asks this question in a mocking tone

Guess big Tony didn’t fancy joining 1 of those formula 1 teams

— kaino123 (@kaino1231) December 12, 2023

A golf follower states that Tony Finau cannot be a bigger deal than Jon Rahm for LIV Golf

Huh? It’s not bigger than world #1 Master Champ.

— Jason M. (@Jmillwood77) December 12, 2023

Apart from the mixed comments, it’s a relief for the PGA Tour that Finau isn’t moving to LIV Golf.