LIV Golf snubbed by ‘the next f*****g Tiger Woods’ as wonderkid sees Saudi ‘red flags’

The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour has been dealt its latest setback, after arguably the most exciting prospect in the sport issued a clear rejection.

LIV is still in the celebratory throes of acquiring the services of Spanish superstar Jon Rahm, in a deal reportedly worth within the region of an eye-watering £450m

The breakaway golf tour and arch rival of the PGA is still intent on splashing the cash and securing the world’s best players, but this week the youngster seen as the heir to Tiger Woods has said no, and detailed exactly why.

Swedish youngster Ludvig Aberg, who shot into the mainstream this year after being named as a shock pick for the European Ryder Cup team, has been closely monitored by the powers that be at LIV.

Now, Aberg has admitted that offers have been officially pushed in his direction, but his mind has been made up to remain with the PGA Tour.

As reported by Golf Digest, the 24-year-old explained: “There were a number of red flags, which is not good. We realized that I could potentially burn a lot of bridges, and I wasn’t interested in that.

“When I look back, I am very confident in my decision. I will never chase money; what I do is compete. I did the right thing.”