Scottie Scheffler unlikely to show any sympathy for LIV Golf star facing axe

Hudson Swafford is expected to be released by LIV Golf after a dismal season on the rebel tour – with the 37-year-old now unlikely to be welcomed back by the PGA Tour

Hudson Swafford won’t be making a swift comeback to the PGA Tour with his LIV Golf future in doubt – and it appears Scottie Scheffler won’t be shedding any tears over his departure.

The 37-year-old is set to be let go by the Saudi-backed tour following a disappointing 2024 season, which saw him finish a lowly 55th out of 57 players in the individual standings. His best performance this year was at the inaugural LIV eventin Mayakoba, Mexico, where he tied for 36th place.

Swafford had been given a wildcard for the season after missing most of 2023 due to hip surgery, which should have exempted him from relegation from Greg Norman’s venture. However, it seems the LIV bosses will not be renewing his contract.

The American played in the first-ever LIV event at Centurion in June 2022, but his defection two years ago resulted in an indefinite suspension from the PGA Tour. He now faces a 12-month wait before he can apply to rejoin the status quo, and is unlikely to be welcomed back warmly after attempting to take legal action against the circuit shortly after his move to LIV.

Swafford was one of three American professionals, including Talor Gooch and Matt Jones, who went to court in an attempt to overturn their PGA Tour bans so they could compete in the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs. Their appeal was rejected by a district judge, leading to a harsh critique of the trio from Scheffler.

“It’s one of those deals where those guys kind of made their decision to go join another tour and they broke the rules and regulations of our tour,” he said. “Now they’re trying to sue us. It is definitely more than a bit frustrating. I heard that was going to happen and I know some guys aren’t surprised to see it, but I definitely am surprised to see some guys now suing us.”