Is the Ryder Cup participation of Sergio Garcia coming to an end?

Sergio Garcia, the Spanish golfing legend, may have missed out on qualifying for several major tournaments in 2023, but his involvement in the Ryder Cup continues.

At 46 years old, Garcia will turn 47 before the next Ryder Cup in 2027, which is scheduled to be held at Adare Manor in Ireland. Despite missing the cut for the 2023 events, Garcia has expressed his desire to play in "two or three more" Ryder Cups. However, his game did not improve enough to justify a pick for the 2023 team.

Garcia's Ryder Cup career as a player may be over, but his future as a captain or vice-captain is promising. The Ryder Cup is set to return to Spain in 2031, with Camiral hosting the prestigious event. Garcia has expressed his interest in being the captain for the home tournament, stating that it would be special.

However, Garcia is not the captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York. He has taken a break from golf and will not be leading the team. But, he is likely to be a vice-captain for the European Ryder Cup team in 2027 at Hazeltine.

Jon Rahm, another Spanish golfing star, supports Garcia as a potential captain for the 2031 Ryder Cup in Spain. Garcia's experience and dedication to the Ryder Cup make him an ideal candidate for the role.

In 2022, Garcia rejoined the DP World Tour, but the regulations currently prevent him from assuming the captaincy role due to his resignation and insufficient events played. Despite this, Garcia finished 3rd in the LIV Golf League season standings, registering only one top-10 in the final eight LIV events.

Despite the setbacks, Garcia's dedication to the Ryder Cup remains unwavering. He finished 7th in Data Golf's rankings and even won a tournament in Hong Kong earlier in the year. Garcia's Ryder Cup record of 28.5 points, the most all-time, is a testament to his commitment and skill.

Luke Donald, the current captain of the European Ryder Cup team, did not pick Garcia for the 2023 team. But, Garcia's future involvement in the Ryder Cup, whether as a vice-captain or captain, is something to look forward to. The Ryder Cup's return to Spain in 2031, with Garcia potentially serving as captain, promises an exciting chapter in the Ryder Cup's history.