Overview
- European captain Luke Donald named Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka as his six picks, leaving out Garcia.
- Saying he was not mentally ready to compete, the 45-year-old withdrew from this week’s Irish Open at The K Club after learning of his omission.
- Garcia’s LIV Golf schedule limited his ability to earn Official World Golf Ranking points toward automatic Ryder Cup qualification.
- Donald had indicated he wanted a standout showing at LIV’s season-ending Team Championship; Garcia’s Fireballs GC finished eighth.
- Garcia said he will support Team Europe from home and plans to play the Spanish Open next month, with the Ryder Cup set for Sept. 26-28 at Bethpage Black.