Hudson Swafford talks the potential path back to the PGA Tour for those leaving LIV Golf

Aug 5, 2025

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by 3-time PGA Tour winner Hudson Swafford for an exclusive interview. The former LIV Golf player talks his initial decision to join the rival league, what path he may have to rejoining the PGA Tour and what to expect when the contracts of LIV's biggest stars expire following the 2026 season.

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