LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia shows true colours with strong message to Ryder Cup captain.

Sergio Garcia is one of Europe’s greatest-ever Ryder Cup players, yet his participation in this year’s New York-based even is on a knife-edge after a poor run of form.

LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia has graciously declared he would decline a Ryder Cup spot from Europe team captain Luke Donald due to his current slump in form. Despite being a regular in Europe’s squad since 1999, with only 2010 and now 2023 missing from his record, Garcia admits that playing in the 2025 event could be off the cards for him.

The Spanish star wrapped up the PGA Championship with a final round of 69 on Sunday. Garcia was competing in his first PGA Championship since 2022 and ended up finishing the tournament at seven over par.

Rounds of 68 and 69 were undone by an opening 75 and third round 79, derailing any hopes of making the top 10. Given his individual performances in this year’s LIV Golf league, he will certainly be disappointed with his efforts.

Post-tournament, the 45-year-old nobly stated that he’d rather put the Ryder Cup team’s needs before his own when the tournament hits New York come September, reports the Irish Star.

The way I’m playing, even if Luke offered me a pick right now, I would tell him no,” said Garcia. “Obviously, I need to get better. I need to get more where I was just before the Masters.

You know, just show myself and show everyone that my game is solid, and it can help Team Europe. It’s as simple as that.

“The good thing is that there’s still, you know, two or three months until the team is finalised. So, I’ll have time to gain some confidence and improve a little bit on my game.”

The 2017 Masters winner currently holds fourth place in the LIV Golf standings, thanks in part to his victory in Hong Kong this past March.

That triumph seemed to boost his prospects of being chosen as a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup, with reports suggesting Luke Donald extended an olive branch—particularly after Garcia rejoined the DP World Tour in November 2024.

However, Garcia has struggled recently, failing to finish in the top 40 in his last two LIV events in South Korea and Mexico. As a result, he now trails standings leader Joaquin Niemann by a significant 47 points.

Still, there’s time for Garcia to make a comeback. With six more LIV tournaments ahead, a return to top form could put him back in the conversation for a captain’s pick. Reflecting on his Hong Kong win, Garcia mentioned ongoing communication with Donald.

“I think he’s watching,” Garcia said. “We’ve stayed in touch, so I know he’s keeping an eye on things. All I can do is keep playing well. I’ve always tried to contribute to the European team, and I hope he believes I can do it again.”

Garcia is considered a Ryder Cup icon for Europe, with six wins in ten appearances. He also holds several records, including the most points earned in the tournament’s history.