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
Rahm was thought of the exact same way
— BuckAI (@BuckeyeAI) December 12, 2023
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
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
Cool story bro, Rahm is clearly a much bigger get for LIV golf.
— Waterman, Andrew Waterman. (@Momsbasement54) December 12, 2023
Guess big Tony didn’t fancy joining 1 of those formula 1 teams
— kaino123 (@kaino1231) December 12, 2023
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.
