Sergio Garcia is officially departing LIV Golf.
After requesting termination of his contract with the tenuous league last month, Garcia announced on Thursday morning that he would compete on the DP World Tour in 2027 while “keeping my options open” for a return to the PGA Tour and Ryder Cup.
“This tour has been a huge part of my career from the very beginning, and I’m proud to call it home again,” Garcia said of the DPWT. “I’m also keeping my options open for a return to the PGA Tour. And probably the most exciting part for me is strengthening personal relationships, both new and old. There are some great tournaments around the world to play before Augusta next April, and I can’t wait to get back to the Masters.”
Garcia, 46, first signed with the Saudi-backed LIV in June 2022. He won twice on LIV while serving as captain of Fireballs GC. While Garcia forfeited his DPWT membership in May 2023, he applied for reinstatement a year and a half later while reportedly paying more than $1 million in fines.
He’s made seven non-major starts on the DPWT since being reinstated, including the Spanish Open earlier this month.
Garcia, who currently sits No. 146 in the Official World Golf Ranking, made his first Masters cut in four tries last spring, though he finished solo 52nd and received the first code-of-contact warning in tournament history for damaging the second tee box and breaking his driver by smashing it against a nearby cooler during the final round. He added in Thursday’s statement that he planned to put “a big focus on a strong mindset and my mental health” this offseason.
“I left Augusta last year disappointed with myself and my actions, and I’m ready to show what I’ve learned and where I am mentally,” Garcia continued. “Augusta has given me some of the greatest moments of my life, and I’d love nothing more than to chase another green jacket at such a special place. I’m excited to get to work and excited to grind.”
Garcia’s attorney asked a federal bankruptcy judge a month ago to terminate his client’s contract with LIV, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 8.
LIV, which is trying to move forward as a rebranded LIV 2.0, has already lost several big names from its roster in recent weeks, including Ryder Cuppers Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. It also recently extended its soft player commitment deadline of Oct. 25 as it tries to fill out its roster for 2027.
Garcia, a 10-time Ryder Cupper, hasn’t represented Europe in the biennial competition since 2021. He is the event’s all-time points earner with 28.5.
“It’s a big year ahead with the Ryder Cup, and I’m going to work my tail off for every chance I can get at more majors and the biggest events in the game,” Garcia added. “Another goal is to make that Ryder Cup team, and to be an asset to the guys in whatever capacity that may be.
“In golf, everything is earned and nothing is given. Let’s get to work.”