Cameron Smith, the winner of the Open Championship, made the decision to leave the PGA Tour in 2022 and join LIV Golf. There has been recent speculation about LIV players returning to the PGA Tour, with some suggesting that they should be allowed back without facing any penalties. However, Cameron Smith has stated that he is content with his current situation and has no plans to return to the PGA Tour.
Despite Rory McIlroy’s comments advocating for the return of LIV Golf players, Smith has made it clear that he is happy with his reduced schedule and higher earnings at LIV Golf. The PGA Tour is currently in discussions with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), and there is a possibility that golfers from LIV could be welcomed back to the American golf scene as part of the deal.
In an interview with the Daily Mail ahead of LIV Golf Las Vegas, Smith expressed his lack of interest in playing more events and championships. He also commented on the PGA Tour’s deal with Strategic Sports Group (SSG), stating that he is not surprised by the magnitude of the deal and is solely focused on his own game.
The merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour has been a topic of debate among golf fans, with many speculating about the outcome. Some have raised concerns about the potential return of LIV Golfers to the PGA Tour, and this sentiment is shared by American former professional golfer and commentator, who has been a vocal critic of LIV Golf. He recently participated in a discussion on X and suggested that LIV Golfers should face penalties such as sitting out for a period of time and paying fines before being allowed to return to the tour.
The decision to welcome LIV golfers back on the tour will ultimately depend on the ongoing merger between the two tours. It remains to be seen whether the defectors will be permitted to play on their previous tours once the merger is finalized.
According to the Source firstsportz.com