Sergio Garcia Leaves LIV Golf for DP World Tour Return

Sergio Garcia will return to the DP World Tour next season after ending his involvement with LIV Golf, the Spanish golfer announced on social media Thursday. The 46-year-old 2017 Masters champion, who joined LIV Golf in June 2022 and captained Fireballs GC, also said he remains open to returning to the PGA Tour.

Garcia's decision follows uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's next phase, known as LIV 2.0. He previously won two events in the league, claiming victories in Spain in July 2024 and Hong Kong in March 2025.

Garcia outlined his plans in a social media statement, emphasizing his longstanding connection to the DP World Tour and his interest in rebuilding professional relationships.

"Next season, I'll be playing on the DP World Tour. This tour has been a huge part of my career from the very beginning, and I'm proud to call it home again. I'm also keeping my options open for a return to the PGA Tour. And probably the most exciting part for me is strengthening my personal relationships, both new and old," Garcia wrote.

Garcia resigned his DP World Tour membership in May 2023 before applying for reinstatement in November 2024. According to the source report, he had paid more than $1 million in fines related to competing in conflicting events.

He had also asked a federal bankruptcy judge to terminate his LIV Golf contract after the league filed for Chapter 11 protection on Sept. 8. Garcia is among several prominent players who have said they will not return for LIV 2.0, alongside Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Louis Oosthuizen and Ian Poulter.

Players faced a Sunday deadline to commit to the league's next phase, although LIV Golf had indicated that investor BC Partners could extend the deadline.

Garcia also addressed his plans for the Masters, saying he hopes to return to Augusta National Golf Club next April after a difficult experience at the tournament earlier this year.

"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. I left Augusta [this] year disappointed with myself and my actions, and I am ready to show what I've learned and where I am mentally. 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," Garcia wrote.

During the final round of the Masters in April, Garcia damaged the No. 2 tee box and broke his driver against a cooler in frustration. Tournament officials issued him a code-of-conduct warning, the first such warning at the Masters, and did not allow him to replace the driver.

The Spaniard also hopes to earn a place on Europe's team for next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. Garcia holds the record for the most points earned by a European player in Ryder Cup history, but his most recent appearance came at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin in 2021.