Sergio Garcia on potential Ryder Cup tension? "I don't have a problem with anyone at all"

European Ryder Cup hopeful Sergio Garcia has reiterated he has no problem with any player ahead of returning to his home circuit. 

Garcia quit the DP World Tour in 2023 after an arbitration panel backed the circuit's right to sanction members for playing in LIV Golf events. 

Determined to make his 11th Ryder Cup appearance and add to his tally of 28.5 points, Garcia has now got his membership back after settling a £1m bill. 

Asked by The Times of London whether he sees any problems with potential team-mates, Garcia said: "I don't, I never did."

"I see Rory here and there and I sent him a couple of texts to say 'congrats'. I don't have a problem with anyone at all."

Garcia was referring to McIlroy's recent victory at Pebble Beach where the Northern Irishman claimed his 27th PGA Tour title. 

"The most important thing when it comes to the Ryder Cup is the team and you put your big or small egos away and you know what you’re fighting for," Garcia added. 

Garcia will have limited opportunities to qualify for Luke Donald's team on merit because of his LIV Golf schedule. 

He'll play The Masters as a past champion and, like Joaquin Niemann, has received an invitation to play the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. 

Garcia could play his way into the U.S. Open and The Open after the USGA and R&A announced the leading LIV player, not otherwise exempt, will be able to compete at Oakmont and Royal Portrush. 

Otherwise he will head to qualifying. 

Garcia told The Times that even if he doesn't make the team he'll be involved in some capacity. 

He said he was texting European players during the 2023 contest at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Italy. 

Donald's team ran out comfortable winners in Rome despite the U.S. side briefly threatening a comeback on the final day. 

"That is never going to change," he said. "It doesn't matter whether I play three more Ryder Cups or none. I'm a fan of the European team."

As for his own prospects, Garcia is clear. 

"I feel when my mind is clear I can still hit every shot I want to," he said. 

"I worked hard on all parts of my game last year. I need to do the same again."

Garcia has started his fourth season with LIV well. 

He shared sixth place in Riyadh and tied for 18th in Adelaide. 

The aforementioned Niemann prevailed in Australia and Adrian Meronk - who switched to LIV Golf after being overlooked for the 2023 Ryder Cup - won in Saudi Arabia. 

Meanwhile, Garcia's former LIV teammate Eugenio Chacarra is set to make his DP World Tour return this week. 

Chacarra is in the field for the Magical Kenya Open. 

Garcia dropped Chacarra for the 2025 season and the 24-year-old subsequently took a dim view of his time with LIV Golf. 

Chacarra complained LIV never delivered on promises to secure world ranking points for players or avoid being banned by PGA Tour. 

"On LIV, nothing changes if you win," he previously said. "There is only money."

Chacarra now wants to play on the PGA Tour and play in a Ryder Cup. 

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