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Si Woo Kim Rejects LIV Golf Offer, Commits to PGA Tour

His representatives told Maeil Business Newspaper he declined recruitment despite reports of late-stage talks.

MCKINNEY, TEXAS - MAY 04: Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the sixth tee during the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 04, 2025 in McKinney, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Aug 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Si Woo Kim plays his shot from the first tee during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Aug 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sungjae Im plays his shot from the third tee during the second round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The denial counters a Flushing It report that said Kim was nearing a 2026 move to LIV and in discussions linked to Iron Heads GC.
  • Kim’s camp confirmed he received an approach from LIV Golf but decided to stay on the PGA Tour for his 13th season.
  • Flushing It had reported potential terms that included equity in a rebranded Becko East GC and a captaincy change from Kevin Na, which never materialized.
  • Sungjae Im also dismissed speculation about a switch, labeling the rumor “fake news,” with his agency stating there was no change to his plans.
  • Iron Heads GC had a roster opening after Yubin Jang’s relegation, reflecting ongoing LIV churn as the league pursues signings and prepares 72-hole events for 2026.