Matt Jones had an underwhelming LIV Golf season, finishing 42nd in the individual standings. This left him in the “Open Zone,” which means Ripper GC can trade him for another player if they choose to.
Earlier this year, Jones was signed by Ripper GC, and the team went on to win the LIV Golf Team Championship. Although Cam Smith had said he would like to keep the winning team intact, there are speculations regarding Jones’ future with Smith’s team.
On Tuesday, December 3, Matt Vincenzi of Sports Illustrated wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that Ripper GC reportedly wants to keep the same team.
“A LIV Golf Team Staffer told SI that while the Rippers are focused on re-signing Matt Jones, “I don’t think there’s an Australian player playing right now that doesn’t want to be on the Rippers,” he wrote on X.
In this article, we will look at five players who could replace Matt Jones on Cam Smith’s LIV Golf squad.
5 names that could replace Matt Jones in LIV Golf’s Ripper GC
1) Jason Day
Jason Day is one of the stalwarts of Australian golf. He has 13 PGA Tour victories and has represented Australia in the Olympics.
Recently, Day admitted that he had asked his agent to explore the LIV Golf option, but the league expressed concerns about his injuries.
“I said [to my agent], ‘No worries, I’m happy with where I’m at, but it’s always nice to know.'” Day said, as per Code Sports Australia. “And they said, ‘We love Jason, but he’s too injured; he just gets too many injuries.’ I don’t blame them.”
2) Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee recently concluded his first season on the PGA Tour, recording two runner-up finishes. Additionally, he joined Jason Day at the Paris Olympics to represent Australia.
3) David Micheluzzi
David Micheluzzi is another exciting young talent from Australia who earned his DP World Tour card after winning the 2022–23 PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit.
Micheluzzi recently made headlines after sinking a 134-yard putt during the Hero Challenge, setting the Guinness World Record for the longest putt
- Adam scott
