Sergio García is pulling out all the stops to make sure he is part of the Ryder Cup next year, whether that means stepping onto the course as a player or contributing from the sidelines as a vice‑captain. His motivation comes as the future of his involvement with the Saudi‑backed LIV Golf circuit looks increasingly uncertain. The breakaway league, which has been operating under the patronage of Saudi interests, filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
The restructuring plan that is now being negotiated is expected to free many of its contracted players from their existing agreements, setting the stage for a possible relaunch dubbed "LIV 2.0". Until that process is finalized, the status of every player’s contract remains in limbo.
In a recent development, García succeeded in obtaining a court order that lifted an automatic stay on his LIV contract. The ruling gives him the legal latitude to explore his options for the 2027 season without the fear of breaching a binding agreement. With the legal hurdle removed, the Spanish golfer, who holds the record for the most Ryder Cup points ever accumulated by a European, has turned his attention to the tournament that will be held at Adare Manor in September. "I think everything is an option," García told reporters at the Open de España in Madrid.
"That doesn't mean I will definitely stay with LIV, but sorting out the LIV 1.0 issue now prevents any future complications that could arise from that contract." He added that the future of the DP World Tour in relation to a potential LIV 2.0 remains unclear, but his primary focus is to maximise his chances of making the European Ryder Cup team. "Everyone knows how much I love the Ryder Cup and the idea of playing in another one.
If I can't play, I would love to contribute in another capacity – perhaps as a vice‑captain or in some other supportive role," he said. García has already spoken with European captain Luke Donald about his ambitions. "I told him I will do everything I can to earn a place on the team, and if I don't make it, I will still help in any way possible," García explained. Before he can be considered for selection, however, García must first regain his DP World Tour membership.
He resigned his membership in 2023 after the Tour sanctioned him for participating in LIV events that conflicted with its schedule. In an attempt to qualify for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage last year, he paid roughly £750,000 in fines, but ultimately fell short of the minimum event requirement and lost his tour card. The Spanish major champion has not entirely dismissed the idea of returning to the PGA Tour either.
Under PGA Tour rules, a former LIV player would need to serve a suspension that would run until August of the upcoming season. "It's definitely a possibility," García said. "I turn 47 in January, and the Champions Tour is also something I am thinking about." He went on to note that, at his age, he is beginning to contemplate playing more senior events, especially the high‑profile tournaments on the Champions Tour.
"I would love the chance to compete in some of those big tournaments," he said, "these are things I am starting to consider now." García's situation illustrates the broader uncertainty that many top players face as the professional golf landscape shifts. The collapse of the original LIV operation has left a vacuum, and players must decide whether to wait for a potential new incarnation, return to established tours, or focus on senior circuits where age becomes less of a barrier.
For fans eager to follow García's next moves, the Open de España will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf from 1 p.m. on Thursday, with additional coverage on Sky Sports Main Event beginning at 3 p.m. Viewers can also stream the event without a contract through Sky Sports' online platform.