“Delusional isn’t the word!” – Fans mock $70M-worth LIV Golfer’s stance on playing in the Ryder Cup

Sergio Garcia, one of LIV Golf's highest-paid golfers with a net worth of $70 million (according to Celebrity Net Worth), has expressed his desire to compete in the 2025 Ryder Cup. However, this goal is significantly more challenging for LIV Golf players, as the European team requires its members to be part of the DP World Tour.

Garcia said (via Golf Monthly):

"I’ve had talks with the European Tour and I still want to support the European Tour, so hopefully we all come to an agreement and that can be restored."

He also believes he possesses the talent to be able to participate in a few more Ryder Cup teams.

"I feel like my game’s still good enough to play at least two or three Ryder Cups, so if I can keep that level going, hopefully everything gets sorted and we can get to that point," he added.

Whether or not he qualifies for the team or even regains eligibility remains uncertain. Regardless, many golf fans are not enthusiastic about the prospect of Garcia joining the 2025 Ryder Cup team, believing he may be overly confident.

"He can still play a great game, but his days playing in the Ryder Cup are gone I’m afraid," one said.

"I don’t want to see El Niño anymore, they won without them and don’t need him," another said.

"Nowhere near good enough to be on The Ryder Cup team!" one exclaimed.

"LIV has ruined his brain," another said.

"Sergio is a brat. Hope to never see him play again," one added.

"He's as deluded as he is washed," another claimed.

While Garcia finished third in individual LIV Golf points in 2024, many fans doubt his ability to compete at the level required for the Ryder Cup.

---

Sergio Garcia isn't worried about his legacy after LIV Golf move

Garcia's move to LIV Golf has significantly hindered his chances of participating in the Ryder Cup. This decision has also influenced public perception of him and could potentially impact his legacy. However, Garcia appears unfazed by these concerns.

Sergio Garcia isn't worried about his legacy (Image via Imagn)

He went on to say that his legacy is more about his family and personal life than golf. Here's what he said: (via Golf Monthly)

"My legacy? No, I don’t think so. I think my legacy is mostly my family, my wife and my kids and how I treat them, how nice of a family that I leave here. I think that’s mostly my legacy."

Garcia acknowledged that golf will play a role in how he's remembered, but a smaller one.

"Obviously then there’s a little bit of when it comes down to golf too, but I think that’s a little bit more secondary."

Garcia was one of the biggest names to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in its early days.