As the golf world watches the ongoing saga between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, one former Ryder Cup star has made it crystal clear: he's never going back.
Thomas Pieters, the 34-year-old Belgian who famously helped Team Europe win the Ryder Cup in 2016, has been a LIV Golf member since February 2023. With six DP World Tour wins under his belt and a reputation as one of Europe's most talented players, Pieters is now making headlines for his candid comments about his future—or lack thereof—with the PGA Tour.
Speaking on the Dan on Golf Podcast, Pieters didn't mince words when asked what he'd do if LIV Golf were to fold. "I'm definitely never going back to the PGA Tour," he said. "I've never liked that life. And that's not me having a go at the PGA Tour, it's not for me. I tried it and I just wasn't happy there."
His comments come amid swirling uncertainty about LIV Golf's future. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced it will withdraw financial support after the 2026 season, leaving many to wonder if the breakaway league can survive. Rumors have even surfaced that big names like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have been quietly exploring a return to the PGA Tour.
But Pieters isn't panicking. "If it goes away, I'll probably try and play some on the European Tour or I don't know. I really don't know," he admitted. "I'm not fussed about it at this point because I feel like I still have a duty to focus on these next six, seven tournaments on LIV and then we'll see. They're obviously trying to get it together next year."
For now, Pieters remains focused on the task at hand—and he says LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil has been transparent with players about what's coming. "We got paid. We are getting paid. It was a week late. Some got it early, some got it a week late, but I'm not sure these guys check their bank accounts every two seconds," Pieters laughed.
Whether LIV Golf survives or not, one thing is clear: Thomas Pieters has already made his choice. And for fans who love the game—and the gear that comes with it—it's a reminder that loyalty, like a great swing, is built to last.