Sergio Garcia to Consequentially Suffer a Massive Setback for the First Time in 23 Years After Joining LIV Golf

LIV rebel Sergio Garcia received enormous criticism for leaving behind his European tour legacy and joining the Saudi-backed circuit. The LIV Golf divided the sport into two parts, and the rivalry has been hard for all the players. However, Garcia knew his move to LIV could hamper his Ryder Cup opportunities and lead to a lifetime ban from the PGA tour. 

Also, now he is isolated and devoid of the DP World Tour card, as he did not enter enough events to retain it. Even PGA legend Jon Rahm claimed that the Spanish golfer’s legacy of the PGA tour and DP world tour would be tarnished because he decided to join LIV. And now, breaking news about him and OWGR has stirred the golf world. Let’s find out what it is.

Is this true about Sergio Garcia?

The Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia has faced a massive setback in his entire career for the first time. After this week, the pro golfer will be out of the race for the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking. It is shocking for all his fans as he is facing it for the first time after a remarkable and uninterrupted period of 23 years and 21 weeks. His reign spanned over four decades, but now it has ended. 

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The first time he entered the top 100 of OWGR was July 4, 1999. The Spanish pro was a mere 19-year-old boy and only left the top 100 now. After joining LIV and facing massive criticism, the drop from the top 100 might be a detrimental turn in his golfing career. 

It is safe to say that the 2008 Players Championship winner stands surrounded by controversy and setbacks. His controversy at the DP World Tour’s flagship event added to his falling image. His appearance at the BMW Championship in September did not go well in the locker room. Later, his withdrawal after the first round of the championship also put his golf future in danger.

What does the future hold for Garcia?

The LIV Golf players cannot claim the OWGR points as they left the PGA tour and don’t qualify for the eligibility criteria. It is hard to say that Garcia will be back on the OWGR. After they announced Mickelson to be out of the OWGR race in October, the new breaking news about Garcia has again created chaos, and the rivalry between both tours is in question again.

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Only time can tell what the future holds for all the LIV players, including Garcia and OWGR. What are your thoughts about it?