Sergio Garcia could be preparing for a major change in his professional career after new court filings revealed that the LIV Golf star is seeking an official exit from his contract with the league.
Garcia’s lawyers and his LLC, Even Par, have asked the U.S. bankruptcy court to clarify the status of his existing agreement with LIV Golf as the league moves through its Chapter 11 restructuring.
The development comes after LIV proposed a restructuring plan that could potentially release players from their existing contracts and allow them to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
Garcia’s representatives said they do not oppose the restructuring motion but want the court to make clear that his agreement can be terminated.
His lawyers argued that the uncertainty surrounding the contract could make it difficult for Garcia to plan the next stage of his career.
“So long as the Agreement remains of record, tournament organizers, sponsors, and other counterparties may hesitate before dealing with Garcia,” his lawyers stated in court filings.
They added that the uncertainty is particularly significant for a professional athlete because tournament schedules, sponsorship arrangements and participation in other events often have to be planned well in advance.
Garcia’s team also argued that LIV has made clear it does not intend to continue performing under the existing agreement, describing it as an executory personal-services contract that cannot be assumed without Garcia’s consent.
The Spanish star has been part of LIV Golf since the league launched in 2022, but his latest legal move could signal that he is now looking beyond the breakaway circuit.
The situation comes as several LIV players and their representatives have reportedly explored potential routes back to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. However, players would first need to establish that they are no longer tied to LIV contracts before those discussions can properly move forward.
There is also uncertainty over what restrictions former LIV players could face if they attempt to return to the PGA Tour. Agents and players have reportedly been preparing for the possibility of a one-year suspension from tour-related activities.
Meanwhile, LIV Golf itself is attempting to restructure after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on September 8.
Under the proposed plan, BC Partners would provide financing for a potential LIV return in 2027, while ownership of the league could shift significantly toward its players. The restructuring still requires court approval, and questions remain over the exact terms of the proposed financing and which players will remain committed to the league.
Garcia’s potential departure comes at a particularly uncertain time for LIV, with several of its biggest stars yet to publicly commit to the proposed new structure.
The uncertainty extends beyond the players. Kooyonga Golf Club in Australia, which is scheduled to host a LIV event in early 2027, has filed a motion seeking clarification after claiming it has not been paid under its agreement with the league.
South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis has also said it is “unlikely” that the 2027 event will go ahead.
For Garcia, the immediate issue is his own contractual position.
If the court grants the requested relief, the former Masters champion would have greater freedom to explore opportunities outside LIV Golf as the professional game continues to adjust to the league’s uncertain future.
After more than four years as one of LIV Golf’s leading players, Garcia now appears to be seeking a clear path toward the next chapter of his career.
