Sergio Garcia has announced his departure from LIV Golf and plans to rejoin the DP World Tour in 2027, targeting a return to Europe's Ryder Cup team.
The 46-year-old Spaniard, a former world number two and 2017 Masters champion, won 27 titles on the PGA and European tours between 1999 and 2020. He joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series in June 2022 but will not participate in its proposed second phase after the Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing in April, leading to LIV's bankruptcy filing and a $300 million financing package for a revamped circuit.
Garcia follows Jon Rahm, Ian Poulter, Tyrrell Hatton and Graeme McDowell in leaving LIV. He was previously sanctioned by the DP World Tour for breaking its rules, making him ineligible for the 2023 Ryder Cup. After settling fines reported to exceed £1 million, he became eligible for the 2025 edition but was not selected. A six-time Ryder Cup winner from ten appearances, Garcia hopes to feature at Adare Manor in Ireland next year as a player or vice-captain, though current rules bar him from serving as a future captain or vice-captain.
The Spaniard also addressed his past friction with the PGA Tour, including a 2022 incident at the Wells Fargo Championship and a club-throwing episode at this year's Masters. He apologized for his actions and expressed determination to compete at Augusta again next April, aiming for another green jacket.
