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Sergio Garcia Makes a Comeback to DP World Tour, Sets Sights on Ryder Cup
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia is making waves by reapplying for membership in the DP World Tour, all in pursuit of his dream to compete in next year’s Ryder Cup.
At 42 years old, with an impressive 15 DP World Tour titles under his belt and a proud member of Europe’s triumphant team in 2018, Garcia took a detour in 2022 when he resigned to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series.
Now, he’s ready to return to the DP World Tour with one goal: securing a spot on the Ryder Cup team led by his former teammate Luke Donald.
To achieve this ambitious goal, Garcia needs to climb back into the top 50 of the DP World Tour rankings by season’s end. Currently sitting at 52nd place, every shot counts.
Expressing his enthusiasm for this new chapter, Garcia shared that he is “excited” about rejoining the DP World Tour and eagerly anticipates “the challenge of qualifying for the Ryder Cup team.
Jon Rahm’s Ryder Cup future remains uncertain following the European team’s defeat at Whistling Straits. The Spaniard, who was a key player in Europe’s victory at Le Golf National in 2018, admitted that he was “disappointed” with his performance in Wisconsin. Rahm said that he was “not sure” if he would be part of the team for the next Ryder Cup in Rome in 2023. “I need to sit down with my team and figure out what’s best for me,” he said. “I’m not going to rule anything out, but I need to make sure that I’m in the right mindset to play in the Ryder Cup.”
Jon Rahm is eyeing up a World Tour schedule to ensure his eligibility for the Ryder Cup. The Spaniard, who won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai last month, is currently ranked fifth in the world and is a key part of the European team. However, with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour set to merge in the coming years, Rahm is unsure if he will be able to compete in enough European events to maintain his Ryder Cup eligibility. As a result, he is considering playing on the World Tour, which would give him the opportunity to play in a wider range of events and earn more world ranking points.
