Sergio Garcia, “There’s talk of me being Ryder Cup captain 2027”
from Micheal Prendergast presenter and editor, Al Arabiya News
Masters Champion Sergio Garcia joined Al Arabiya presenter Micheal Prendergast in a special exclusive chat ahead of LIV Golf Riyadh 2025.
The Spanish golfer known for the most Ryder Cup points in history speaks about his excitement about playing night golf for the first time at the Riyadh tournament, reflects on his Ryder Cup ambitions, and discusses his return to the PGA Championship.
Garcia said he’s “super excited” to play the game under lights, a first in LIV golf history:
“Well, we’re super excited about it here at Riyadh. For the first time we’ve lived golf for the league and playing at night. So it’s going to be something new, something very, very exciting for not only us, the players, but I think the people watching, all our fans and everything.
“We’re looking forward to it. It’s something that has never been done before in a full tournament. It should be a great experience.
“Well, we’ve been here a couple of days, practicing a little bit. It is a little bit different because the light is different. It’s different than the sunlight obviously that we’re used to playing in. But at the end of the day, it’s the same for everyone. So everybody’s got to figure out their own way and see who gets it right the most.”
For the first time, players from the US will be paid to represent their country in this year’s upcoming Ryder Cup. The event, taking place in New York this September, marks this significant change. Prendergast asked Garcia for his thoughts on this:
“I think at the end of the day for me as a European we’ve never thought about that. We never even, not even mentioned it, but we never even thought about it. So I’ve never been on that side of the spectrum, I guess. And it’s something that I don’t think about it.
“What I want to do is be a part of the Ryder Cup. And that to me is it’s an honour enough that nothing else matters. So that’s the way I see it.”
When asked about his chances on selection in the Ryder Cup, Garcia said, ‘Hopefully with the amount of tournaments I’m playing, I can make it on his own’:
“I love the Ryder Cup. Everyone knows that. It’s my favourite event of the year in golf. I think that we’re members of the European Tour again, of the DP World Tour. That was the first criteria to be eligible to be a part of the Ryder Cup.
“Now it’s going to depend on how I play throughout the year. And hopefully, with the amount of tournaments that I’m going to play, hopefully if I play really, really well I can make it on my own.
“If not, then obviously I will depend on a pick from the captain from Luke Donnell. But we’ll see. The only thing I can do is play the best golf that I can play and then see where that kind of puts me.”
On the Ryder Cup being held in Ireland in 2027, Garcia said ‘Well there’s talk of me being captain’:
“I would love to be playing still. Obviously there have been some talks or there were some talks about maybe the possibility of me being the captain there. But obviously my focus as of now is on playing and hopefully making a few more Ryder Cups if my game is good enough.
“And when that doesn’t happen, then we can try to focus on other things. But I don’t want to think about that until I know that I’m not good enough to be a part of it.”
And Garcia on being invited to play the PGA Championships this year for the first time since 2022:
“I’m super thankful that because of the way I played last year, I got invited back to the PGA Championship. It’s one of my favorite majors. And I’m super excited about going back without a doubt.
“I think what, in my personal opinion, what the majors want is the best players there. And obviously we have a lot of those great players that deserve to be in a lot of those majors.
The only thing we can do is kind of keep playing, keep playing well, keep representing our game the best way possible. And then the majors will make their decisions in who they want playing in them.”
Watch here https://english.alarabiya.net/webtv/programs/special-interview/2025/02/06/sergio-garcia-on-night-golf-something-new-something-exciting-at-riyadh-tournament
About Micheal Prendergast
Presenter and Editor, Al Arabiya News
Micheal Prendergast, 33, is a dynamic media professional currently serving as a presenter and Editor at Al Arabiya News, Saudi Arabia’s new premier English-language news platform backed by MBC, the Middle East’s largest broadcaster. With an exceptional career that spans across global media networks, Micheal has become a key figure in shaping the world of digital broadcast journalism and television production.
In December 2023, Micheal joined Al Arabiya News, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his time as Senior Guest Booker for Piers Morgan Uncensored.
His specialty lies in guest booked where he has played a pivotal role in curating exclusive interviews with global icons such as Bill Gates, Ice Cube, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Tyson Fury, Dana White, Bassem Yousseff, and many others, garnering millions of views. His unique ability to secure high-profile talent and deliver engaging content contributed significantly to the massive success shows he has contributed to have enjoyed.
Before his role in guest booking, Micheal honed his expertise in a variety of producer roles at some of the UK’s most prominent media outlets, including ITV, LBC, and NewsUK. His innovative approach and sharp editorial instincts have made him a respected force in the world of broadcast journalism.
Micheal’s career trajectory reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and his unmatched versatility across production, editorial, and presentation roles. A natural storyteller with a keen eye for compelling narratives, he is rapidly cementing his place as one of the leading figures in modern digital zeitgeist broadcast media.
About Al Arabiya News
Al Arabiya News is the leading source of news and opinion from the Middle East for English-speaking audiences around the world. It is a 24-hour digital news platform publishing breaking news, politics, business, features, opinion and lifestyle. With a headquarters in Dubai and correspondents across the region, Al Arabiya News presents a globalised view of the Arab world to audiences across five continents.