SERGIO GARCIA SAYS he is set to quit the DP World Tour amid the fallout over the Spaniard’s decision to join the controversial rebel series LIV Golf.
Garcia, who holds the record for the number of points won at Ryder Cups, would also be forfeiting his chance to participate in the biennial clash between Europe and the USA should he resign from the tour.
“The truth is I am quite sure about what I am going to do with the DP World Tour, I will probably leave it,” said Garcia after finishing the British Open on two-under-par.
“I want to play where I am wanted. I like to feel loved and in the European Tour I don’t feel loved at the moment.” Garcia said it was a clash with one of his former Ryder Cup captains Thomas Bjorn at the BMW International Open in June that has led to his decision to leave the tour.
“Thomas Bjorn came to us in the BMW Championship and said ‘all the players don’t want you to be here’” said Garcia.
“That isn’t nice and I am at the age where I won’t stand for nonsense like that.”
Garcia was just one of 24 players signed up to the LIV circuit to play in the 150th Open Championship in St Andrews this week.
However, their path to play in the majors could soon be blocked if LIV events are not awarded world rankings points.
“If I don’t play the majors then I don’t play them. In truth, that doesn’t bother me much,” Garcia said.
“It would be a shame to not play the Ryder Cup, but playing as I’m playing, I wouldn’t be playing it anyway.”
The 42-year-old ended his wait for a major win at the Masters in 2017, but saved his best for the Ryder Cup, where he was part of six European wins.
Okazaki is still running idsay! Never stops, I really hope they do win it
This Leicester city season is proper Roy of the rovers territory
Would be delighted if Leicester do win it. They deserve it if only for the way they have outplayed both Liverpool and City in the past 2 games. Let’s hope they can do the same against the gooners next week.
And… The trophy could be presented to Ranieri at Stamford Bridge. After a Vardy double hat-trick confirms Chelsea’s relegation.
Here’s hoping
Gfy
Robert Huth is having a party
He’s on the vermouth
Mahrez is such a fantastic player. Exactly the type of player the EPL needs to keep hold of.
This is FIFA 16. Someone turn off the Playstation ffs.
There’s a long way to go but even if they don’t win it they will still get into the champions league.
Mind ur own business Ron. Southampton aren’t exactly pulling up trees lately. Arsenal battered u last Tuesday. Work more, post less comments and Southampton may start to pick up some points.
Southampton have actually won 3 of the last 4.
Your obviously new here Colin. Ron is actually a Liverpool fan.
Liverpool fan my backside. Ron was touting himself for the Chelsea job only recently. A Liverpool fan would never do that. Doesn’t know the meaning of the word loyalty. Good luck against West Ham this evening Ron. Something tells me u are gonna need it.
Sorry to burst your bubble Colin but. ……this is not the real Ronald Koeman :-)
Good one. How come Ron never posts when Southampton are playing then? Stop defending Ron. We all know it’s him.
@Sloop, it’s almost as if you have told someone Santa doesn’t exist….
He doesn’t exist???
Great win for Leicester and thoroughly deserved. Could and should have been 5/6…desire,passion and commitment which were lacking in all but 2/3 of our players.
The Premier League is now Leicester’s to lose. Feels incredible saying that. I think it would be massive for the Premier League if they won
Leicester……making us all smile
No Fuchs were given
This Man Utd fan is cheering on champions elect, Leicester City.
They’re after clearing two massive hurdles now and arsenal will be a good test for them don’t know what arsenal will produce
Jeff
Ah jeff