Thomas Detry didn't leave social media, but the observations he made while staying on it caused him to sever his ties.

Detry joined LIV Golf during the offseason after winning the WM Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour. Just four months later, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund said it would stop funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season. Detry mentioned that this incident triggered several rumors and false information on social media, which made him quit.

In an interview with Beyond the Clubhouse host Garrett Johnston at LIV Golf Virginia, Detry explained his decision, saying, "When you've got a little bit of information out there, it all gets blown out with many different versions and scenarios. There are so many lies and so much untruth, it's tough to differentiate what's true and what's not true."

Working with a psychologist helped him stay focused, and so did his game. Despite describing the season as "exhausting," Detry finished runner-up in Hong Kong behind Jon Rahm and posted a top-five result in Mexico, a week he called mentally heavy.

However, the 33-year-old also disclosed his issue with how LIV is being portrayed online. Detry mentioned that the narrative of players being unhappy and itching to leave doesn't match reality.

He said, "You see, sometimes on social media, the players hate it and want to come back, that's not the truth. Players really love it out here and want to make this successful."

But not everything inside the league earned his defense.

Thomas Detry Calls Out LIV Leadership Over Poor Communication During Crisis

When Johnston asked Detry to assess how LIV's leadership handled the uncertainty, he didn't soften his answer.

"I'm not gonna lie. I think it's been pretty poor because nobody really knows," Detry said. "I do think some of the stuff is out of control, even out of the control of the LIV leadership. It comes from way above that."

He directed that same energy inward, too, urging players to close ranks rather than chase individual interests during a critical stretch.

"Now is the time for this whole league and every player out here to show cohesion and support," Detry said. "It's not the right time to have individualistic people and ego-centric people going their own way."

As for LIV Golf’s future, Detry is not thinking about any doubts. He remains confident about what comes next. 

"I have full faith in this thing and the future of LIV."

So, what do you make of Detry's take on life inside LIV Golf right now? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Written by

Sneha Abraham

Edited by

Souvik Roy