Thomas Pieters ‘ready to retire’ before returning to PGA Tour with LIV Golf future in question
Thomas Pieters revealed he was prepared to retire if LIV Golf collapsed, expressing dissatisfaction with a return to the PGA Tour. The Belgian golfer stated he never enjoyed life on the PGA Tour and would not go back, even if LIV Golf ceases operations. With LIV Golf's future uncertain after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew support, players like Pieters face an unclear professional path.
- ▪Thomas Pieters said he was ready to retire if LIV Golf shut down abruptly.
- ▪Pieters stated he will never return to the PGA Tour, citing personal unhappiness with that environment.
- ▪The Saudi Public Investment Fund has withdrawn financial support for LIV Golf after this season.
- ▪Pieters is considering playing on the European Tour if LIV Golf dissolves.
- ▪A player meeting is scheduled at Trump National to discuss LIV Golf's future.
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Golf Thomas Pieters ‘ready to retire’ before returning to PGA Tour with LIV Golf future in question By Christian Arnold Published May 5, 2026, 9:59 a.m. ET What does Thomas Pieters’ golf future look like if LIV Golf folds? Well, it certainly does not involve a return to the PGA Tour. The Belgian golfer was “ready to retire” if LIV Golf closed up shop last month after reports questioning the league’s future popped up ahead of LIV Golf Mexico City, Pieters told golf journalist Dan Rapaport in an episode of “Dan on Golf” that aired on Monday. “I was ready to retire on Monday if they really pull the plug that quick, and that was OK with me,” Pieters, 34, said. “The atmosphere was really grim.
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