Sergio Garcia received’t play for the European group on the upcoming Ryder Cup, however Jon Rahm hopes his fellow Spanish star might be there as a vice captain to help the aspect.
Garcia, like all different gamers who left the DP World Tour (previously often called the European Tour) for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, was omitted from captain Luke Donald’s enjoying roster. The U.S. group will characteristic only one LIV participant, Brooks Koepka.
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Rahm threw his help behind Garcia, the participant with essentially the most wins in Ryder Cup historical past, changing 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 US’ Arnold Palmer (22) rank subsequent on the all-time wins record.
“I feel it could be actually silly of anyone to not lean on Sergio Garcia’s expertise within the Ryder Cup,” Rahm mentioned Wednesday forward of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Membership in Surrey, England.
“I imply, he’s the perfect participant Europe has ever had, received essentially the most factors and has proven it time and time once more. If he had been capable of be a vice captain, I completely would lean on him. Identical as we’re going to lean on (Jose Maria Olazabal) this coming Ryder Cup, proper.”
Addressing the potential Ryder Cup enjoying careers of Garcia and English golfers Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, who all defected to LIV, Rahm mentioned, “In relation to the sport and all these gamers having the ability to be again, it’s been a tough time.”
“Clearly issues have modified somewhat bit. I wouldn’t know how one can reply as a result of we’re going to should see if it’s potential or not, proper?
“I want to see it, however sadly we’ve seen a few of these gamers surrender their (DP World) Tour standing the place that’s now not a chance.
So I want to see it however we don’t know what the long run holds, proper? I feel this settlement or this potential union between the PGA Tour, DP World and PIF may change issues somewhat bit.”
The Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 29-October 1 at Marco Simone Golf and Nation Membership in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy. America is the defending champion, having received 19-9 at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 2021.