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The Ryder Cup, one of golf’s most prestigious events, is just a little over two weeks away, and the European team has been finalized. However, Sergio Garcia, the all-time leading Ryder Cup scorer, recently made a desperate attempt to secure his place in the tournament. Despite offering to pay off fines exceeding 700,000 euros, Garcia’s plea was denied by the DP World Tour.

It all began when Garcia was initially fined 100,000 euros for joining the LIV Golf tour, causing him to surrender his DP World Tour card back in May. Determined to resolve the matter and compete in the Ryder Cup, Garcia approached the DP World Tour with a proposition. According to reports from The Telegraph, the Spaniard proposed paying not only the 100,000 euro fine but also all the outstanding fines, amounting to a considerable sum.

Regrettably for Garcia, the DP World Tour declined his offer. A Tour source revealed that despite the generous compensation proposal, Garcia’s resigning from the tour rendered him ineligible to rejoin until next year. The situation became increasingly perplexing as it was always clear that resignation meant exclusion. Consequently, Garcia remains the sole LIV player yet to pay the initial £100,000 fine, with golfers like Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter having already settled their dues.

Considering Garcia’s unrivaled Ryder Cup record, one might assume his case would be given special consideration. However, it appears that Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald was not involved in the discussions, and Garcia had not been under Ryder Cup consideration since his departure for LIV Golf. Nonetheless, fellow teammate Jon Rahm expressed his belief that Garcia’s extensive experience would have been beneficial to the European Ryder Cup team.

The European Ryder Cup team, though deprived of Garcia’s presence, boasts tremendous depth and exceptional form. At the recently concluded BMW PGA Championship, nine team members finished in the top 18, with five securing positions in the top nine.

As the Ryder Cup approaches, the stage is set for a thrilling battle between Europe and the United States. While Garcia’s absence may leave a void in the European team’s lineup, fans can expect a fiercely competitive contest among the golfing elite. Each player will strive to deliver their best to claim the coveted trophy.

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