Garcia confirms Liv exit, bids for Ryder Cup return

Sergio Garcia will target an 11th Ryder Cup appearance in Ireland next year after he became the latest leading golfer to confirm he was leaving the struggling Liv Golf circuit. The breakaway league is attempting to relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection. But that has not stopped several players from announcing their intention to return to the established USPGA and European circuits. European players such as Garcia have also been told signing with the new-look Liv would make them ineligible for European tour membership and so rule them out of the Ryder Cup – the biennial team event against the United States. Garcia is also the all-time leading points scorer in Ryder Cup history, with the 46-year-old Spaniard having amassed 28.5 points in 10 appearances. In an X post on Thursday, the 2017 US Masters champion also referenced his conduct at Augusta National this year, where he was issued with a code-of-conduct warning after he broke his driver on the second hole. "This off-season, I'm working really hard on my game and putting a big focus on a strong mindset and my mental health," said Garcia. "Next season, I'll be playing on the DP World (European) Tour. This tour has been a huge part of my career...