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Sergio Garcia says Brooks Koepka’s rejoining the PGA Tour doesn’t affect him and stresses he wants LIV stars like Rahm, DeChambeau and Cam Smith to remain with the league. Garcia also confirms ongoing DP World Tour plans for 2026, with Bahrain, Riyadh, and Adelaide on the schedule, and notes the Ryder Cup remains a consideration while the Fireballs GC may not be rebranded yet.
Sergio Garcia played most of his final round at The Open without his driver after breaking it in frustration, yet still scored a 68 and finished the tournament at 3-under 281, marking his only sub-70 round of the week.
Sergio Garcia has applied to rejoin the DP World Tour, aiming to regain eligibility for the 2025 Ryder Cup. After resigning from the tour in May 2023 and joining LIV Golf, Garcia plans to pay over 1 million euros in fines and serve a suspension to meet the tour's requirements. If he competes in at least four tournaments next season, he will be eligible for the Ryder Cup. Garcia, who has a strong Ryder Cup history, recently finished third in LIV Golf's individual standings.
Sergio Garcia ended a nearly four-year winless streak by winning the 2024 LIV Golf Andalucia in Spain, earning a $4 million payday. His team, the Fireballs, also won the club portion of the tournament, taking home an additional $3 million. Garcia's victory moved him to third in the LIV Golf standings, just behind Jon Rahm.
The upcoming Masters tournament at Augusta may see some surprise winners, with Sungjae Im, Sergio Garcia, and Nick Taylor being considered as long-shot bets with odds of 125/1, 150/1, and 250/1, respectively. Sungjae Im, despite recent struggles, has a strong history at Augusta, while Garcia's past success and recent form make him an intriguing pick. Nick Taylor, known for his composure in pressure situations, has already won as a long shot this year.
Jon Rahm, in his LIV Golf debut, nearly won the season-opening event at Mayakoba in Mexico, finishing just outside a playoff between Sergio Garcia and Joaquin Niemann. Despite not winning individually, Rahm's team, Legion XIII, secured the team title. The tournament marked a significant moment for LIV Golf after a tumultuous offseason, and it coincided with the postponement of a PGA Tour event, potentially drawing in viewers seeking golf action on Sunday.
Joaquin Niemann wins the LIV Golf Mayakoba after a playoff with Sergio Garcia, securing victory with a 12-foot birdie putt in near darkness. Niemann overcame a 2-shot penalty earlier in the day to claim his first LIV Golf title, while Sergio Garcia finished as runner-up. Masters champion Jon Rahm tied for third in his LIV Golf debut, and Legion XIII, led by Rahm, secured the team title.
Brooks Koepka shoots a bogey-free 64 to take a three-stroke lead in the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, with Sergio Garcia and Charles Howell III close behind. Scott Vincent and Bryson DeChambeau are tied for fourth place, while first-round leader Marc Leishman falls to a tie for 21st. In team play, Garcia's Fireballs and Koepka's Smash are tied for second, three strokes behind DeChambeau's Crushers.
Rory McIlroy acknowledges the absence of Ryder Cup veterans Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, and Graeme McDowell, who joined LIV Golf and became ineligible for selection. McIlroy believes they will realize what they are missing out on this week and will miss being at the Ryder Cup more than the European team misses them. McIlroy, ranked No. 2 in the world, aims to contribute more to Europe's tally and preserve their unbeaten home record. He expects heckling from U.S. fans but sees it as part of the Ryder Cup experience.
Sergio Garcia's bid to play in his 25th consecutive Open Championship fell short as he failed to qualify for the tournament. Despite shooting a 5-under 67 in the morning round, Garcia couldn't maintain his momentum and finished tied for sixth after 36 holes, with only the top five finishers advancing. Garcia, a member of the LIV Golf League, had to go through qualifying due to his inability to earn world ranking points for automatic berths in majors. The Open Championship begins on July 20 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
The PGA Championship has announced a field of 99 of the top 100 players in the world ranking, with the exception of Sergio Garcia, who had been eligible for every major since 1999. The field includes 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, including Phil Mickelson, the defending champion. The only player from the top 100 not in the field is Will Zalatoris, who is out for the rest of the season after surgery on his lower back. The PGA Championship starts on May 18 at Oak Hill outside Rochester, New York.
Sergio Garcia had a testy exchange with the media at the 2023 Masters when asked about returning to Augusta National and concentrating on his game. Garcia, who joined the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf league last summer, expressed frustration with the media's focus on the league and urged them to talk about the Masters instead. The 43-year-old golfer was not aware of a recent arbitration ruling that allows the DP World Tour to fine and suspend those who played on LIV. Garcia shot a 2-over for 74 in the opening round and is currently tied at 53rd.
Sergio Garcia, one of 18 LIV Golf members playing at the Masters, got into a heated exchange with a reporter over LIV Golf following his opening-round 74. Garcia insisted that the feud between LIV Golf and PGA Tour is being pushed by reporters and that he has had nothing but great things from every single player he talks to. However, several lawsuits are coming from both sides, and players have been speaking out one way or another since before LIV Golf officially launched.
Sergio Garcia, who joined LIV Golf and is playing in the Masters, got into a heated exchange with a reporter over the media's portrayal of the breakaway circuit. Garcia shot a first-round 74 and also commented on the recent arbitration ruling in favor of the European Tour against LIV Golf players. He urged reporters to stop talking about the breakaway circuit and focus on the Masters.
Former Masters champion Fred Couples stands by his comments about LIV Golf League players who have criticized the PGA Tour after leaving, saying he doesn't dislike any of the players who have defected to the LIV Golf League, but he doesn't like some of the comments they've made. Couples referred to three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson as a "nutbag" and Spain's Sergio Garcia as a "clown." Mickelson and Garcia are among six past Masters champions who are now competing in the LIV Golf League.