Sergio Garcia Confirms LIV Golf Exit, Targets 2027 Ryder Cup

By Staff Writer

October 30, 2026

1 min read

Sergio Garcia has confirmed he is leaving LIV Golf and will return to the DP World Tour next season, while leaving open the possibility of a PGA Tour comeback. The 46-year-old Spaniard said his main goal is a place on the European team for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.

Key takeaways

Garcia confirmed he will play the DP World Tour next season and is keeping PGA Tour options open.
He was the first LIV Golf player to file to terminate his contract and become a free agent.
Garcia made five DP World Tour sponsor-invite starts this year, including a tie for fourth at the Bahrain Championship.
He ranks seventh on the DP World Tour's Career Money List, which could help him secure tournament entries.
Garcia must still sit out a 12-month PGA Tour suspension tied to his 2022 departure for LIV Golf.

What has Garcia said about his plans?

Garcia announced the move in a social media statement, describing the DP World Tour as a major part of his career since the beginning. He is not currently a DP World Tour member and will need to apply when the membership window opens in November, though his career money ranking could open doors into tournaments. Qualifying School and the Asian Tour remain additional routes back.

What is Garcia's path back to the Ryder Cup?

Garcia has said he wants a role at Adare Manor next year, either as a player or as part of Luke Donald's support staff if he does not qualify. He made five DP World Tour starts this year on sponsor invitations, finishing tied for fourth at the Bahrain Championship and tied for 14th at the Amgen Irish Open.

Garcia also addressed his outburst at this year's Masters, where he damaged a tee box at Augusta National, saying he was "disappointed" in his actions and has since worked on his mental approach to the game. A return to the PGA Tour would still require him to serve a 12-month suspension stemming from his 2022 exit for LIV Golf.