Viktor Hovland’s latest challenge is a painful one – literally. The Norwegian golfer has been diagnosed with a broken toe, which has cast uncertainty over his participation in The Sentry. Despite the injury, Hovland is hopeful to compete with the help of pain management. As he navigates this physical setback, Hovland is also facing uncertainty about his PGA Tour future, with the 2025 season just around the corner and with the rumors spiraling. Oh, you don’t know? Well, rumors have been swirling about Viktor Hovland’s potential switch to LIV Golf, sparking concern among fans that he might not participate in the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The speculation gained traction after Hovland expressed his desire for more transparency from the PGA Tour, fueling speculation that he might be tempted by LIV Golf’s lucrative offers.

But you’ve got to wonder how this latest injury will impact his preparations for the new season, and whether he’ll be able to get back to full strength in time. And while you wonder that, Hovland has given the world another big news. So, as we remember, earlier this year, Hovland made the surprising decision to part ways with his swing coach, Joe Mayo, after a wildly successful 2023 season. At the time, it seemed like a bold move, but Hovland was looking for a change.

But why are we talking about it now? Well, according to the latest tweet by Underdog Golf, it’s been revealed that Viktor Hovland has once again parted ways with swing coach Joe Mayo. “We disagreed a bit about the way forward,” Hovland explained. This quote highlights the questionable nature of Hovland’s decision, especially when considering the success he achieved under Mayo’s guidance. With the 2025 season just around the corner, this decision can prove to be a bold move or rather a foolish one.

Amid this, people are also talking about the time when Hovland said no to the Saudi-backed league earlier this year.

Why Viktor Hovland said no to LIV Golf?

Viktor Hovland has been pretty candid about why he decided to pass on LIV Golf’s lucrative offer. In a recent interview, he revealed that the product just wasn’t appealing enough to him at this stage of his career. Despite being one of the most sought-after players, Hovland didn’t feel like LIV Golf would help him improve as a golfer, and money wasn’t a motivating factor for him. With a whopping $35 million in prize money earned last year alone, Hovland’s already set financially.

Hovland’s also been critical of how PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan handled the LIV Golf situation, feeling that he should have taken the Saudi investors more seriously from the start. While he understands why some players have joined LIV Golf, Hovland thinks he would regret making the move now, in the prime of his career. However, he can see the appeal of LIV Golf for players nearing the end of their careers and even admits that he might consider it himself in 20 years. For now, though, Hovland’s focused on improving his game and competing at the highest level.