Viktor Hovland Reunites with LIV Golf Stars at the Masters: Shares Thoughts on Competing Together

Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland has expressed his joy at reuniting with LIV Golf stars like Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka at the Masters this week. The PGA Tour player admitted that he has missed some of his former colleagues who have defected to the Saudi-backed breakaway league.

Hovland, who has been vocal about his stance on not joining LIV Golf in the past, seems to have put any bitterness aside as he shared a friendly exchange with some of the LIV players at the prestigious tournament. The Norwegian golfer emphasized the importance of having the best players in the world compete against each other, a sentiment echoed by Rory McIlroy.

The divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf seems to be widening, especially with Jon Rahm’s recent departure to the breakaway league. Talks of a potential merger between the two organizations have not progressed much, leaving players like Hovland and McIlroy concerned about the future of golf.

Despite a meeting between PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and LIV investor Yasir Al Rumayyan, no concrete details have emerged about a potential truce. With LIV Golf showing a willingness to invest more money in players to increase its appeal, the pressure is on the PGA Tour to accelerate its plans for a merger to ensure the best players continue to compete against each other.

As the Masters unfolds, the camaraderie between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players like Hovland, Rahm, and Koepka serves as a reminder of the talent and competition that could be on display if the two organizations come together for the good of the game.