Sergio Garcia is seeking to formally terminate his LIV Golf contract as the breakaway league works through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and plans for a restructured future.
The 46-year-old Spaniard’s legal team has asked for clarity over his existing agreement, arguing that ending the contract should not be opposed because LIV has indicated it is not part of the league’s proposed “go-forward” business plan.
Garcia’s lawyers also argued that leaving the contract unresolved could complicate his ability to negotiate with tournament organisers, sponsors and other parties.
The move does not mean Garcia has officially left LIV Golf, but it potentially provides a pathway out of the league as significant questions remain over its structure beyond 2026.
LIV entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew financial support beyond the current season.
The league is attempting to continue under a restructuring plan dubbed LIV 2.0, backed by an agreement with BC Partners Credit.
A key condition requires at least 50 per cent of players with financial claims against LIV to agree to participate in the new structure, with those players also representing at least two-thirds of the total value of player claims. The deadline to meet those conditions is October 13.
Garcia’s position will therefore attract particular interest as LIV attempts to secure its playing roster for 2027 and beyond.
The 2017 Masters champion has already indicated he intends to compete in DP World Tour events next year, adding further intrigue around his future schedule.
Garcia was one of LIV’s original headline recruits and has remained a prominent figure as captain of Fireballs GC. He owns 11 PGA Tour victories alongside an extensive international career.
The bankruptcy proceedings have created uncertainty beyond the playing roster.
Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide, which is scheduled to host a LIV event in March 2027, has also taken its concerns to the bankruptcy court as it seeks clarity over whether its hosting agreement will proceed.
For Garcia, the immediate issue is simpler: securing a formal end to an existing contract that his legal team believes could restrict his options elsewhere.
Whether that ultimately signals a permanent departure from LIV Golf will become clearer as the league’s restructuring takes shape.
