Sergio Garcia has taken a major step toward leaving LIV Golf after new court filings revealed that the former Masters champion is seeking an official end to his contract with the league.
Garcia’s move comes as LIV Golf works through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, with the league seeking to reject existing player contracts as it prepares for a potential new era in 2027.
The Spaniard’s lawyers and his LLC, Even Par, have asked the bankruptcy court to either terminate Garcia’s agreement or allow him to terminate it himself.
Garcia does not oppose LIV’s broader request to reject existing player contracts. His concern is making sure there is no uncertainty over whether his current agreement has actually ended.
His lawyers argued that leaving the contract unresolved could make tournament organizers, sponsors and other potential partners hesitant to work with Garcia because he may not be able to confirm that he is free from competing contractual commitments.
“So long as the Agreement remains of record, tournament organizers, sponsors, and other counterparties may hesitate before dealing with Garcia,” his lawyers argued in the filing.
The legal move could give Garcia greater freedom to plan the next stage of his career, particularly after he recently indicated that he intends to play on the DP World Tour in 2027.
Garcia has been one of LIV Golf’s original stars, joining the league when it launched in 2022 and serving as captain of Fireballs GC.
His latest move therefore represents a significant change as LIV attempts to reshape itself following its bankruptcy filing.
LIV entered Chapter 11 in September after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ended its direct funding beyond the 2026 season. The proposed restructuring is designed to allow the league to continue under a new financial structure, with BC Partners and other potential investors involved in the planned next phase.
The league has also sought permission to reject contracts involving several of its biggest names, including Garcia, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith.
Garcia’s filing does not necessarily mean he has completely closed the door on LIV’s future version. Instead, his immediate objective appears to be securing a clear legal position regarding his current contract so he can make decisions about his career without contractual uncertainty.
The bankruptcy court has yet to rule on Garcia’s request, with the next hearing scheduled for October 7.
For now, Garcia appears to be positioning himself for life beyond his original LIV Golf agreement, just as the league itself prepares for one of the biggest changes since its creation.
After four years as one of LIV’s most prominent players, Garcia’s next move could provide an early indication of how many of the league’s stars will ultimately choose to approach the proposed LIV 2.0 era.
