Sergio Garcia has made a strong case for a spot in this year’s Ryder Cup after a thrilling victory at LIV Golf Hong Kong, where he shot a sparkling seven-under 63 to win by three strokes. The 45-year-old Spanish veteran, who has an unrivaled Ryder Cup record with more points earned than anyone in the event’s history (28.5), is now hoping to catch the eye of European captain Luke Donald, with whom he has been in touch.

Garcia’s flawless tournament at Hong Kong Golf Club, where he finished 18-under par, has reignited his hopes of teeing up against the United States in Bethpage in September, and he is relying on being one of Donald’s picks to make his 11th Ryder Cup appearance, but wait. Is? Is that another roadblock we see in Garica’s path?

In the latest episode of Fried Egg Golf on YouTube, Andy Johnson and Brendan Porath dive into the topic of Sergio Garcia’s notable absence from The Players Championship. Garcia, who has been making waves with his impressive performances on the LIV Golf circuit, will be missed at TPC Sawgrass. As Johnson notes, Garcia’s recent form has been impressive, with Porath adding that “he’s now won twice on LIV since July… and he’s got three other playoff losses, so he’s been on the doorstep a bunch.” Garcia’s competitive spirit and lovable yet fiery personality always made him a joy to watch at the event. Additionally, Porath even went on to say that he will be willing ot put in a wager for Garcia for the upcoming Masters. Well, with the Spanish golfer’s current form, he just be a big competitor.

“He just hates losing,” Porath says, chuckling. “He’s an all-time competitor… and I think he’s also just a little bit of an [expletive] in a lovable way.” Garcia’s absence will undoubtedly be felt at the Players Championship, and fans will miss his energetic presence on the course. Poath also shares an interesting anecdote about Garcia’s reputation for being ultra-competitive, even in local games with club members in Austin, Texas. This reputation, combined with his impressive recent form, makes his absence from The Players Championship all the more notable. Additionally, his win in the 2008 version of th event was quite memorable.

But it seems like Garica isn’t affected at all by the exclusion, as he not only celebrated his own win but also gave a shoutout to his fellow golfer.

Sergio Garcia on new fireballs GC teammate Luis Masaveu, “He has a lot of potential.”

Sergio Garcia is excited to have Luis Masaveu on board as the newest member of Fireballs GC. The 22-year-old golfer joined the team in January 2025, and Garcia is confident that he has a lot to offer. “I am super excited to have Luis with us for many reasons, not only because he’s a good-looking young star, but he’s a world-class person, and that’s what we love on Fireballs,” Garcia said. Masaveu, who turned pro in October 2024, made his LIV Golf debut in 2025 and has already shown glimpses of his potential.

Despite a slow start at LIV Golf Hong Kong, Garcia is backing Masaveu to improve with time. “Yeah, obviously he would have loved to play better, and I would have loved him to play better. But it’s always a learning process for him,” Garcia said. With Garcia’s guidance and support, Masaveu is likely to learn quickly and make a name for himself in the golfing world. As Garcia noted, coming to play with the “big guns” will be a valuable learning experience for the young golfer. Also, when it comes to the Fireballs GC, they have been on a roll with two straight wins in the 2025 season till now. What do you think about Garcia’s sportsmanship? Because fans surely are impressed! Let us know in the comment section below!