Hatton, who is now rated No. 16 in the Official World Golf Ranking, appears destined to team up with Ryder Cup companion Jon Rahm, who switched to the Saudi-sponsored circuit in December for a whopping $300 million deal.
The Telegraph reports that the Englishman, who was scheduled to compete on the PGA Tour this week at Pebble Beach, has decided to withdraw from the competition and join LIV on the eve of their third season, which begins in Mexico on Friday.
His suspected transfer may raise questions about his eligibility for the Ryder Cup in 2025 and provide a serious blow to captain Luke Donald.
At the Dubai Desert Classic earlier this month, Hatton acknowledged that he had been contacted.