Tony Finau wrote on Instagram on Monday night that he will play on the PGA Tour in 2024, amid growing speculation that he would follow Jon Rahm to LIV Golf.
Finau wrote that his sixth career PGA Tour win at the Mexico Open and his seventh straight year reaching the Tour Championship highlighted “a special and incredible” 2023 season for him.
“As this year comes to an end I’m grateful to play the game that I love and to have the opportunity to compete at the highest level,” Finau wrote. “I’m excited for 2024 and looking forward to playing my 10th season on the PGA Tour! And stoked to be defending in both Mexico and Houston!”
He punctuated the post by writing, “See y’all in Maui,” a reference to the PGA Tour’s season opener, and one hashtag: #imnotleaving.
Finau, 34, is a fan favorite on the PGA Tour and is ranked No. 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking this week. He had a breakout calendar year in 2022 when he won three tournaments, including two in consecutive weeks.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which funds LIV Golf, is in negotiations with the PGA Tour about finalizing a framework deal announced June 6. With the future of professional golf still up in the air, LIV plucked Rahm — a two-time major champion and one of the best players in the world — last week on a deal reportedly in excess of $300 million.
–Field Level Media