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'A hard decision' - Sergio Garcia admits it was difficult to give up on representing Europe at Ryder Cup

Sergio Garcia has admitted the decision to turn his back on Ryder Cup qualification was a hard one, but felt it better to vacate the stage following his decision to join LIV Golf. Spanish superstar Garcia was one of a host of big names to defect from the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Ad Huge contracts were thrown at the star players, along with the chance to compete for a winner’s prize of $4 million at each LIV event.

Johnson scoops $18 million prize as individual LIV Golf champion

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson has pocketed $18 million after securing the inaugural LIV Golf individual championship, organisers of the breakaway tour announced on Monday.

'I wish they could play' - Jon Rahm wants LIV Golf players to have chance to compete at Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm has reiterated his position that LIV Golf players should be allowed to compete at next year’s Ryder Cup. The emergence of LIV Golf earlier this year drove a wedge through the game, with all those who defected from the PGA Tour either forced to resign their memberships or be suspended. Ad The move by the PGA Tour means any United States player — such as Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson — will not be considered for selection by captain Zach Johnson.

'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy feels a home Ryder Cup in Italy is the perfect stage for an overhaul of the European team. European stalwarts Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey are unlikely to be eligible following their moves to LIV Golf. Ad McIlroy is set to line up alongside familiar faces Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, but there could be a host of rookies such as Robert MacIntrye, Rasmus Hojgaard and his brother Nicolai in the mix.

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'A hard decision' - Sergio Garcia admits it was difficult to give up on representing Europe at Ryder Cup

Johnson scoops $18 million prize as individual LIV Golf champion

'I wish they could play' - Jon Rahm wants LIV Golf players to have chance to compete at Ryder Cup

'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy

Smith overtakes Johnson for two-shot lead in LIV Golf

Cameron Smith pushes past Dustin Johnson, secures lead at LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago

Bryson DeChambeau has ‘no buyer’s remorse’ after joining LIV

Stellar field set for Thailand as LIV Golf makes Asian debut