Overview
- Kim’s representatives told South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper that he declined a LIV Golf offer and will remain on the PGA Tour.
- Kim reinforced his stance on Instagram by posting “see you in @sonyopenhawaii,” signaling his participation in the PGA Tour season opener on January 15.
- Earlier reports from Flushing It had described late-stage talks for Kim to join LIV’s Iron Heads GC, including rumored team equity and a captaincy shake-up, but no deal was reached.
- Sungjae Im distanced himself from similar speculation, calling the rumors “fake news,” with his agency in Seoul also stating there had been no approach.
- LIV continues to recruit and reshape its format and footprint, moving to 72-hole events in 2026 and targeting South Korea after roster openings created by its relegation system.