Tony Finau withdraws from Hero World Challenge and is announced on LIV Golf

Without the slightest explanation, Tony Finau decided to withdraw from the Hero World Challenge this week in the Bahamas, replaced at short notice by the Austrian Sepp Straka. And the rumor is growing again about his arrival – imminent? – on the LIV Golf…

This last minute package clearly fuels speculation. Invited to take part this Thursday in the very select Hero World Challenge dear to Tiger Woods and bringing together twenty hand-picked players (including world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler and the Frenchman Matthieu Pavon), Tony Controversy finally decided to withdraw. Without the slightest explanation.

Replaced by the Austrian Sepp Strakathe 35-year-old American is letting rumors spread here more than ever about his possible “transfer” to the LIFE Golf. Already, last year, his departure on the dissident circuit financially supported by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia had been commented on numerous times. Before the player pledges allegiance to the PGA Tour…

With Jon Rahm in Legion XIII?

Six times victorious on the US circuit, Tony Finau played 22 tournaments this season, finishing in the top 10 five times. 23rd in the FedEx Cuphe has validated here his presence in all Signature Events of the 2025 season. He was also “selected” to the American team of Presidents Cup last September in Montreal (Canada).

A departure on LIV Golf could be synonymous with arrival within the team of Jon RahmLegion XIII, which must replace the Zimbabwean Kieran Vincentrelegated this year. This very lucrative transfer could also be explained by this lawsuit filed by a Utah businessman, who claims that the player owes him… $16 million in unpaid expenses, loans and other percentages of tournament winnings…

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