Byeong-Hun An’s old comments on LIV Golf resurface after his surprising move to join the league. Byeong-Hun An’s public stance on LIV Golf has come full circle, less than two years after he dismissed the breakaway league as a realistic career move.
Byeong-Hun An’s old comments on LIV Golf resurface after his surprising move to join the league.
Byeong-Hun An’s public stance on LIV Golf has come full circle, less than two years after he dismissed the breakaway league as a realistic career move.
The 34-year-old has now left the PGA Tour to become captain of LIV Golf’s newly rebranded Korean Golf Club team.
Byeong-Hun An went from rejecting LIV to leading one of its teams
Back in December 2023, Byeong-Hun An took to social media to make his feelings clear. Responding to rumours linking him with a move to LIV, he made it clear what it would take.
“I would not play LIV if no money was offered. I like playing on PGA Tour. Don’t see a reason for trying LIV without lots of money.”
That view reflected the mood of many PGA Tour players at the time, with financial motivation and competitive legitimacy still major talking points. An’s stance then stood in stark contrast to his eventual decision to join LIV in January 2026.
His move comes as LIV pushes harder into Asian markets, rebranding the old Iron Heads team as the Korean Golf Club.
An takes over from Kevin Na as captain, joining a lineup that includes fellow Koreans Minkyu Kim and Younghan Song, along with New Zealand’s Danny Lee.
Pivot in perspective as Byeong-Hun An embraces LIV’s global ambitions
Speaking to Today’s Golfer, Byeong-Hun An explained that his decision followed months of conversations and a late approach from LIV.
An added that LIV’s aim to grow golf across international markets matched his own ambitions as a player representing South Korea.
“It escalated very quickly. We came to the conclusion it would be more of an exciting phase of my life than worrying. We are all excited about this opportunity.”
“We want to expand all the brands throughout the countries and globally. That aligned perfectly to my ultimate goal of my golf career — to expand the Korean golf market.”
It’s a significant shift from his 2023 comments, showing how LIV’s evolving profile and regional investment strategy have changed his perspective.
For An, the move isn’t just about money — it’s about taking on a leadership role in developing the sport in his home country.
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