Jon Rahm has welcomed Sergio García again to the DP World Tour fold and mentioned his Spanish compatriot stays probably the greatest gamers on the planet who can have a big effect on Europe’s Ryder Cup ambitions later this yr.
García’s swap to the LIV circuit and subsequent resignation from the DP World Tour appeared to shut the door on an iconic Ryder Cup profession for the 45-year-old. Nonetheless, García rejoined the DP World Tour in November, paying round £1m in fines, in a bid to make a dramatic Ryder Cup return at Bethpage. In accordance with Rahm, his fellow Spaniard continues to be considered one of Europe’s high dozen gamers.
“For those who see him any given day, Sergio García can a can hit it tee-to-green higher than anyone on the planet,” mentioned Rahm. “It’s that straightforward. He’s nonetheless that good and he’s nonetheless very worthwhile.
“I perceive the change in circumstances. I get it. Being Spanish and a good friend and mentor [to me], I’m clearly going to be biased in direction of him. I might like to see him in that crew room however who is aware of what’s going to occur.
“I additionally perceive we did an unbelievable job in that final Ryder Cup having a more recent crew and coming collectively and performing the way in which we did. I hope, I imagine that there’s a spot for Sergio in there. I feel there will likely be a spot for Sergio on the Ryder Cup any given time. It’s only a matter of now letting the golf equipment do the speaking.”
García’s reappearance on the DP World Tour is scheduled for Bahrain on the finish of this month. His 2024 noticed him report one victory and a quintet of different high fives on LIV. García has not, nonetheless, posted a significant high 10 end since successful the Masters in 2017. It feels extremely unlikely the European captain Luke Donald would hand García a wildcard decide, that means the 10-time Ryder Cup participant would wish to qualify for Europe’s defence.
Rahm’s personal Ryder Cup place is sophisticated by an attraction in opposition to fines and suspensions imposed on him by the DP World Tour for appearances on LIV. There isn’t any sense of when Rahm’s case – or that of Tyrrell Hatton – will likely be heard. “I don’t know what’s going to occur sooner or later however I can inform you my plan is to be on that crew at Bethpage,” Rahm added. “I’m hoping they don’t attempt to settle the attraction earlier than the Ryder Cup. I don’t assume that will be good for anyone. However my plan is to be at Bethpage.”
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