Anirban Lahiri has dismissed rumors that LIV Golf players are eager to return to the PGA Tour, calling such speculation "the biggest joke ever." As the future of LIV Golf hangs in the balance, with reports suggesting the Saudi Public Investment Fund may withdraw financial support after this season, the golf world is buzzing with questions about what comes next.

While it's true that some players, like Bryson DeChambeau, have reportedly held exploratory talks with PGA Tour officials—including a meeting during The Masters—Lahiri insists that a mass exodus is far from reality. In fact, the Indian golfer, who plays alongside DeChambeau on the Crushers team, told The Times that several of his peers would rather step away from the sport entirely than return to the PGA Tour.

"I know at least a dozen players who'd rather not play golf than go back to the PGA Tour," Lahiri said, pushing back against what he calls "propaganda" that has persisted for four years. When asked about his own experience on the PGA Tour, where he played for seven years, Lahiri was measured but firm. "I really enjoyed my time there and learned a lot about the business of golf," he explained. "But some of those things disillusioned me. That was enough for me not to want to go back."

This sentiment echoes comments from Thomas Pieters, who recently stated he would retire rather than rejoin the PGA Tour if LIV Golf folds. While the league's uncertain future creates challenges for all involved, it's clear that loyalty to LIV runs deep among its players. For golf fans and apparel enthusiasts watching this drama unfold, one thing is certain: the landscape of professional golf is shifting, and the players' voices are as strong as ever.