Sergio Garcia Secures Open Spot via LIV Golf Points

Sergio Garcia has secured a spot in the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush through his ranking in the LIV Golf season-long points race, finishing fifth among LIV players. Despite a modest performance at the recent LIV Dallas event, where he tied for 25th, Garcia was the highest-placed LIV player not already exempt, benefiting from a new R&A policy granting Open entry to the leading non-exempt LIV golfer within the top five. Having chosen not to participate in the traditional Open qualifying events, Garcia relied on his LIV Golf results to qualify for his 26th Open appearance and 102nd major start. Garcia expressed excitement about returning to Royal Portrush and hopes to perform well, acknowledging he did most of his qualifying work early in the season. Additionally, Garcia recently rejoined the DP World Tour after resolving fines related to LIV Golf participation and will compete next at the BMW International Open. The R&A's decision to include LIV Golf standings as a pathway to The Open underscores an effort to integrate players from the PIF-backed league into major championships.