January 29th 2024.
Professional golfer Tyrrell Hatton has been approached by LIV Golf in the past, but has turned down their offers. However, it seems that he has now had a change of heart, as he is reportedly set to join the high-profile golf league for a whopping £50 million. Hatton, who is currently ranked No.16 in the world, will be joining his Ryder Cup partner Jon Rahm, who made the switch to LIV Golf in December for a staggering $300 million deal.
Originally, Hatton had planned to compete in the PGA Tour at Pebble Beach this week. However, he will now be withdrawing from that competition and making the move to LIV Golf on the eve of their third season, which kicks off in Mexico on Friday. This news comes from The Telegraph, who have reported that Hatton confirmed the deal after being approached by LIV Golf earlier this month at the Dubai Desert Classic.
While the partnership between Rahm and Hatton has been highly successful in the past, their move to LIV Golf may cause some complications. With LIV not currently offering ranking points, there is a chance that Hatton may slip out of the top 50 in the world, which could affect his eligibility for major championships. This also raises doubts about his availability for the Ryder Cup in 2025, which is another blow for captain Luke Donald.
Despite these potential challenges, Hatton seems to have been convinced by an improved offer from LIV Golf in the last few weeks. This news comes as LIV is set to announce Hatton's signing, along with the addition of four-time DP World Tour winner Adrian Meronk. This move comes at a time when the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which funds LIV Golf, are still in negotiations.
Originally, the hope was to reach an agreement by the end of 2023, but the deadline has now been extended to 2024. This could potentially pave the way for players like Rahm and Hatton to return to the PGA Tour in the future. However, for now, it seems that Hatton is ready to take the risk and join LIV Golf, which could bring him great success and wealth.
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