Garcia Reveals Donald Told Him He Has ‘No Chance’ To Play In Ryder Cup

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Sergio Garcia has revealed he spoke to Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald about his chances of making the team but was told he had “no chance”.

Garcia was the record points scorer in the biennial tournament, but the Team Europe legend’s future here was put in jeopardy when he joined LIV Golf.

Garcia’s chances of representing the team in this year’s tournament at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club appeared slimmer when the DP World Tour won its legal battle against the LIV Golf players. However, the 43-year-old revealed that he has still spoken to Donald about his hopes of making the team.

Speaking ahead of this week’s LIV Golf tournament in Washington DC, Garcia said: “I spoke to him two or three weeks ago. Obviously I have to make some decisions when it comes to the DP World Tour, and I want to see where I stand regarding the Ryder Cup. Luke’s obviously a good friend, but he did – I wanted him to be honest and tell me the truth, and he pretty much told me I didn’t have a chance.

“Obviously, it made my decision a little easier. It’s sad because I felt that not only because of my history but because of the way I play, that I might have a chance, but I don’t think so, so that’s how it is.”

Despite that disappointment, Garcia insists he made the right decision. He said: “I think we all make decisions that we think are best for us. I’ve made what I think are the best decisions for me and my family and my game, and they’re making what they think are their best decisions.”

Garcia also admitted that he hopes his move to LIV Golf doesn’t end his Ryder Cup hopes. He continued: “I hope not. You know it’s a possibility, but I think we’re all thinking and hoping that they’ll be smart about it and still have options open, because at the end of the day, I’m still European. I’m Spanish, and I want the European team to win and do their best there and have the best chance to win the Ryder Cup, obviously.

“I’m excited about the prospect of playing with Jon [Rahm] again, and I know Jon is excited about that possibility too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen, at least for now.”

While that hinted Garcia wasn’t completely giving up on playing in the Ryder Cup again, the discussion turned to more immediate matters. Following this week’s LIV Golf tournament, the next one is at the legendary Spanish course, Valderrama on June 30. Garcia admits he is excited.

He said: “I’m super excited about it. I think it will be great. I love Valderrama. I love the prospect of going back there.”

However, he could not refrain from noting the strength of the DP World Tour fields. He continued: “More than anything, I love that Valderrama will finally get the chance to have the kind of field it deserves because for so many years, unfortunately, the DP World Tour promised me and others Spanish players who have. Participated in the tournament playing there and on the golf course itself, in the club, that the feeling would be better, that more good players would come and play, and it didn’t happen.”

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