Sergio Garcia says PGA Tour return is possible after LIV exit

Sergio Garcia has left the door open to a return to the PGA Tour after his LIV Golf contract was officially terminated. The Spaniard discussed his future at a press conference ahead of the 2026 Open de Espana on the DP World Tour.

Last week, Garcia’s lawyers asked the LIV bankruptcy court for permission to terminate his contract. The court officially ended the agreement on Tuesday, meaning Garcia is no longer a LIV Golf player. However, a future return to the league has not been ruled out.

“That doesn’t mean I won’t go or that I’ll definitely stay with LIV,” Garcia said. “But settling the LIV 1.0 matter now avoids potential repercussions related to that contract.”

Garcia also said, “I think everything is an option.” One of those options is a return to the PGA Tour. “It’s definitely a possibility,” he said.

The most obvious route for Garcia next season would be the DP World Tour. His top priority for 2027, however, is the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.

“Everyone knows how much I love the Ryder Cup and the possibility of playing in another one, or if not, finding some way to help in another way, as vice-captain or something like that could be something very interesting,” Garcia said. “I told [European captain Luke Donald] that I’m going to do everything possible to see if I can get into that team and I also told him that if I don’t get into that team, I’ll help in any way I can.”

Garcia said his decision could depend on whether playing in LIV 2.0 affects his DP World Tour status and, consequently, his Ryder Cup eligibility. “I don’t really know how things will end up with the DP World Tour regarding LIV 2.0, we’ll have to see. I want to try and give myself the best chance of making that team,” he said.

A PGA Tour return would be difficult for the 11-time Tour winner. Garcia is officially suspended from the PGA Tour for one year, dating from the last LIV Golf event he played, and therefore cannot compete in PGA Tour-sanctioned events until at least August.

He could follow the path taken by other former LIV players, including Patrick Reed and Jon Rahm, and try to earn his 2027 PGA Tour card by finishing in the top 10 of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai next season.

Another option could be the PGA Tour Champions. Under its age restrictions, Garcia will be eligible for the senior circuit when he turns 50.

“I turn 47 in January, and the Champions Tour is a possibility. Besides, I’d like the chance to play some of those tournaments, especially the big ones on the Champions Tour. These are things that I’m starting to consider at my age,” Garcia said.