Sergio Garcia will not rule out a return to LIV Golf despite the league’s bankruptcy. The former Masters champion told reporters at the Spanish Open that he remains open to any path. This stance comes as the Saudi-backed league tries to restructure its business model for the 2027 season while players fight to leave their contracts.
Garcia keeps his options wide open
During the 2026 Open de Espana press conference, the 46-year-old Spaniard addressed the media. He faces a critical choice about where to play next year. His main goal is to qualify for Europe’s 2027 Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor in Ireland. To do that, he needs to play enough events to earn points. Garcia said he cannot commit to one tour yet. Golf.com reported a translation of Garcia’s Spanish remarks, in which he stated, “I think everything is an option.” This flexibility suggests he will watch how the legal battles play out before signing anything new.
Garcia left the PGA Tour for LIV in 2022 but now wants out of that deal. He has actively pursued a release from his original agreement. The judge in the Chapter 11 case allowed LIV to reject certain player contracts, but the process is slow. This delay keeps Garcia in limbo. He knows that resolving his obligations would give him more freedom to choose his schedule. The uncertainty surrounding the league’s future makes a quick decision unlikely.
DeChambeau and others want clarity
Garcia’s exit has triggered a legal wave among other top players. Lawyers for Bryson DeChambeau, Cam Smith, and several others are now asking if they can end their deals too. The departure of the league’s top stars appears signaled by this action. On Wednesday, Harold Varner III, Matthew Wolff, and others had their lawyers seek clarification, as David Rumsey of Front Office Sports noted. The roster’s remainder seeks to determine if Garcia’s ruling establishes a precedent.
The court has already granted LIV permission to reject player participation agreements. However, the timeline is not clear. “LIV’s motion to be able to reject certain executory contracts, including players’ participation agreements, was granted—but that process will take time to play out,” per reports cited by Front Office Sports syndicated on Yahoo Sports. This delay adds tension to an already unstable situation. While pursuing a $300 million financing package from BC Partners, the league attempts to survive. Failure to retain top talent could prevent the 2027 season from proceeding as planned.
Bryson DeChambeau represents the most vital element within this puzzle. His current contract ends after the 2026 season. In January, he told Front Office Sports, “We are negotiating now, and hopefully we can come to a solution where it makes sense for everyone long term.” Following Garcia’s release, his legal team is evidently preparing for a fight. If the league loses DeChambeau, the entire structure could collapse.
The future of the tour is in doubt
Jon Rahm has already chosen to avoid the 2027 season. Garcia’s exit now creates a significant void in the lineup. A massive talent drain threatening to shatter the league confronts it. Players are no longer waiting for the league to save them. They are taking legal action to save themselves. The 2027 relaunch depends on keeping stars who are actively trying to leave.
