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Garcia's Ryder Cup Dreams Dashed by LIV Golf Rule

1/13/2025

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Sergio Garcia's hopes of leading the European Ryder Cup team have been dashed by a 2018 rule barring players who reject European Tour membership from captaincy roles. Although he returned to the tour after settling fines, his switch to LIV Golf restricts his leadership prospects. Meanwhile, Eugenio Chacarra voices his frustrations with LIV, citing broken promises as he seeks a PGA Tour card.

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Sergio Garcia's hopes of leading the European Ryder Cup team have been dashed by a 2018 rule barring players who reject European Tour membership from captaincy roles. Although he returned to the tour after settling fines, his switch to LIV Golf restricts his leadership prospects. Meanwhile, Eugenio Chacarra voices his frustrations with LIV, citing broken promises as he seeks a PGA Tour card.