Sergio Garcia has become the latest major champion to leave LIV Golf, as he explained he is still open to a PGA Tour return…
Sergio Garcia is quitting LIV Golf and says he is “keeping my options open” as he considers an astonishing return to the PGA Tour.
The Spaniard has released a statement revealing his future plans, which include a potential Ryder Cup revival as he plots an ambitious bid to make Luke Donald’s European Ryder Cup team.
Garcia did not explicitly mention LIV in his lengthy statement, but has declared his wish to play on the DP World Tour, which is not accepting members who play on the relaunched league in 2027.
“This tour has been a huge part of my career from the very beginning, and I’m proud to call it home again,” he said. “I’m also keeping my options open for a return to the PGA Tour.”
Garcia is able to recover his DP World Tour membership next season but a reconciliation between Garcia and bosses at Ponte Vedra Beach would be extraordinary.
Only weeks before he ditched the US circuit to join LIV in 2022, Garcia was heard telling a rules official at the Wells Fargo Championship: “I can’t wait to leave this tour.” He will be banned from the PGA Tour until at least August 2027 as LIV players must serve 12-month suspensions before making their return.
Meanwhile, as well as “strengthening personal relationships, both new and old” on the DP World Tour, Garcia says he also wants to put a few things right at the Masters.
The 2017 champion left Augusta in ignominy last year after damaging a tee box during his final round and says he was “disappointed with myself and my actions.”
He added: “I’d love nothing more but to chase another green jacket at such a special place.”
Garcia won two individual titles across his five seasons at LIV, earning almost $50million in prize money.