Sergio Garcia spoke in an interview with Golf Magic about interesting topics in the golf scene, one of which was the OWGR (Official World Golf Ranking points). This has been an unavoidable topic for a long time, especially since LIV Golf, of which Sergio Garcia is a part, still doesn't have a proper system for earning points.
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LIV Golf officials promised players that LIV as an entity would eventually earn ranking points, but nothing has changed in over two years. This has led to frustrations among many golfers who are left wondering if there is any hope of ever playing in the majors. While there are indications that progress might be possible, the situation remains largely unchanged for now.
This complicates things for golfers participating in the Saudi-backed tour when it comes to securing spots in the majors. Competing in such tournaments is the highest honor for a golfer and also represents the greatest achievement in their career.
Those who have played in the majors for years now have to find alternative ways to qualify. Seven years ago, the Spaniard had the chance to win one of these, specifically the Masters, a major many consider the most important in the world of golf.
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Sergio Garcia is not happy with the current state of affairs in the golf scene, particularly regarding ranking points. He believes that even if LIV golfers were entitled to ranking points, it wouldn't change much in the world of golf. The experienced Spaniard's intention is to be among the best golfers, but he is aware that this will be an extremely difficult task given the current system and situation in the golf scene.
Sergio Garcia on golf organizations
Garcia expressed his belief that the organizations responsible for the majors ultimately want to feature the best players in the world. He pointed out that many top golfers are currently participating in LIV Golf, suggesting that these governing bodies will need to find a solution to ensure that the best talent is present at the major tournaments.
The Spanish golfer hopes that by playing on this Tour, he can achieve great things and open the door to even bigger opportunities. His aspirations include securing invites to major tournaments, but he also expects that key organizations in the golf world will take actions that can steer the sport in the right direction. Garcia believes that change is possible, with one significant change being the unification between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. However, the question remains: how realistic is this at the moment?
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Garcia emphasized that the only aspect he can control is his own performance and efforts. He stated that if the governing bodies decide his efforts aren't enough, he will continue to pursue his goals by participating in qualifiers to gain entry into as many major tournaments as possible. He stressed that while he always qualifies for The Masters, he will also explore the requirements needed to qualify for other major events. Essentially, he feels that focusing on his own actions is the best approach he can take.
A man who has been accustomed to playing in majors for years now finds himself in a difficult situation, and change is essential for him to continue competing. Garcia recognizes that the future doesn't look bright if things remain the same. The PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) are still in negotiations to reach a final agreement, but it's unclear how close or far they are from achieving that.
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There is optimism on both sides, but it's uncertain whether this is just a media narrative or if the PGA Tour and LIVcan truly merge into a single entity. LIV Golf has provided a stable platform for golfers to earn huge money, but they have sacrificed a lot in terms of prestige and opportunities to compete in major events and more.
We will follow the situation.
