Thomas Pieters becomes the latest star to ‘sign for LIV Golf’ in another blow to the PGA Tour

Thomas Pieters has delivered another blow to the PGA Tour, signing with bitter rivals LIV Golf, according to reports.

Pieters represents the second big signing of the offseason for CEO Greg Norman, who also convinced world No. 46 Mito Pereira to join the Saudi-backed circuit. 

The 31-year-old will reportedly be unveiled as a new member of LIV on Monday and participate in the opening invitational of its second season come Friday in Mexico. 

According to The Telegraph, has ‘signed for LIV Golf’ in what is a blow to the Tour and Europe’s Ryder Cup team. 

Sportsmail reported back in October that Pieters was a target for Norman and LIV Golf. 

Speaking back in January about playing at the Youdal Open in Belgium, Pieters expressed his love for the game of golf. 

‘As a 16, 17-year-old, you’ve got a dream of winning trophies but you never think about the money.

‘I’ve had a very good life out of golf. I can walk away and have a very nice life right now. That’s not what it’s about; I love playing. 

Now, Pieters will be able to enjoy both, with LIV Golf known more its more relaxed, yet equally energetic invitationals. 

Earlier this week, the Belgian shared his disappointment at not being invited to the Genesis Invitational, a PGA Tour event in Los Angeles, despite his esteemed world ranking. 

‘Sad to miss my favorite tournament of the year. Because well as #34 in world, I just couldn’t get in @PGATOUR #GenesisInvitational,’ he wrote on Twitter Wednesday. 

Pieters’s defection comes days after a federal judge ruled the head of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund must produce documents in its antitrust lawsuit against the Tour. 

Now, the PGA Tour is allowed to seek documents and any communication related to such matters as LIV Golf’s recruiting and negotiating with players, its business plans and its involvement in the new league.