Sergio Garcia gained’t play for the European workforce on the upcoming Ryder Cup, however Jon Rahm hopes his fellow Spanish star could be there as a vice captain to assist the aspect.
Garcia, like all different gamers who left the DP World Tour (previously generally known as the European Tour) for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, was omitted from captain Luke Donald’s taking part in roster. The U.S. workforce will characteristic only one LIV participant, Brooks Koepka.
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Rahm threw his assist behind Garcia, the participant with essentially the most wins in Ryder Cup historical past, turning into a vice-captain for the European squad. Garcia has 25 wins, 13 losses and 7 halves in his profession.
Europe’s Nick Faldo (23 victories) and the United States’ Arnold Palmer (22) rank subsequent on the all-time wins listing.
“I think it would be really stupid of anybody not to lean on Sergio Garcia’s experience in the Ryder Cup,” Rahm mentioned Wednesday forward of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey, England.
“I mean, he is the best player Europe has ever had, won the most points and has shown it time and time again. If he were able to be a vice captain, I absolutely would lean on him. Same as we are going to lean on (Jose Maria Olazabal) this coming Ryder Cup, right.”
Addressing the potential Ryder Cup taking part in careers of Garcia and English golfers Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, who all defected to LIV, Rahm mentioned, “When it comes to the game and all those players being able to be back, it’s been a difficult time.”
“Obviously things have changed a little bit. I wouldn’t know how to answer because we are going to have to see if it’s possible or not, right?
“I would like to see it, but unfortunately we’ve seen some of those players give up their (DP World) Tour status where that’s no longer a possibility.
So I would like to see it but we don’t know what the future holds, right? I think this agreement or this possible union between the PGA Tour, DP World and PIF might change things a little bit.”
The Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 29-October 1 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy. The United States is the defending champion, having gained 19-9 at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 2021.