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Sergio Garcia

The latest stories and features on golfer Sergio Garcia, including professional golf news and updates.

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9 Jan 1980

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LIV Golf

LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’

Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.

16 Apr 2026 - 10:13AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Lucas Herbert hoping for fast start in breakthrough bid

5 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Tommy Hilfiger throws the ultimate preppy party for spring 2026

28 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM

LIV Golf

Garcia’s desire still burns bright, as Fireballs skipper eyes fast start to year

The Spaniard still has desire and passion to compete in his 27th year in the game ahead of Saudi league’s season opener in Riyadh on Wednesday.

3 Feb 2026 - 6:37PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf chiefs hope Hong Kong event joins Sevens, Art Basel as a city mainstay

Tournament aims to embed itself as another of Hong Kong’s ‘must-see, must-do’ occasions, according to LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil.

18 Sep 2025 - 1:41PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf signs new 2-year deal with Hong Kong, HSBC league’s first title sponsor

The tournament will return to Hong Kong Golf Club in March 2026, with bank the first presenting partner in team competition’s history.

17 Sep 2025 - 9:34PMvideocam

LIV Golf

LIV Golf reapplies for world ranking points, eyes approval before 2026 majors

Official World Golf Ranking says it has started the process of determining if the league could be included in system.

12 Jul 2025 - 1:52AM

Jon Rahm (left) and Sergio Garcia walk down the fairway during the first day of the LIV Golf Andalusia. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense

Top golf tournament and world snooker clash show Hong Kong can still pull the crowds, but it must learn from an embarrassing incident at the second event.

15 Mar 2025 - 8:15AM

Asian Tour

China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:14PMvideocam

MACAU, CHINA: David Puig of Spain pictured during Round One on Thursday March 14, 2024, at the International Series Macau, presented by Wynn, at the Macau Golf and Country Club. The US$2 million Asian Tour event is staged from March 14-17, 2024. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

Asian Tour

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

12 Mar 2024 - 6:35PM

Taichi Kho, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Andy Ogletree with the International Series Macau trophy on the grounds of Wynn Palace in Macau on Tuesday. Photo: Asian Tour

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

21 Feb 2024 - 1:50PM

Asian Tour

Dragon Kho ready to embrace discomfort as year of opportunity approaches

Taichi Kho begins his second season as a professional golfer this week, carrying a ‘deep, inner-rooted confidence’ that he belongs at the highest level.

12 Feb 2024 - 8:00AM

LIV Golf

Joaquin Niemann opens new season with ‘amazing’ 59 at LIV Golf Mayakoba

Chilean captain of Torque GC hits course record 12 under at El Camaleon Golf Course, five shots clear of field in Playa del Carmen.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:15PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

6 Dec 2023 - 7:54PM

Jon Rahm of Spain is among the players who have been linked with a switch to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Photo: AP

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

25 Sep 2023 - 10:00AM

Asian Tour

Tight at the top as 6 share lead on opening day of St Andrews Bay Championship

Mito Pereira, David Puig, Anirban Lahiri among group of six players to shoot 6-under-par 66 on opening day of International Series event.

25 Aug 2023 - 9:54AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

11 Jul 2023 - 5:26PM

LIV Golf

Scott Vincent happy to make most of ‘incredible journey’ as LIV Golf returns to UK

With the battle for places in the top 24 and a guaranteed spot for next year on the line, Vincent focused on staying in the present as LIV enters second half of 2023 season.

8 Jul 2023 - 3:39PM

LIV Golf

Kokrak finds missing clubs, share of lead at LIV Golf stop in Spain

Jason Kokrak and Dustin Johnson post matching four-under-par 67s to take one-shot lead over Anirban Lahiri at Valderrama.

1 Jul 2023 - 9:25AM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

9 Jun 2023 - 7:43PM

Asian Tour commissioner and CEO Cho Minn Thant pictured during the pro-am ahead of the PIF Saudi International in February. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf

PGA Tour and LIV Golf announce stunning decision to merge

‘After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love,’ PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says.

7 Jun 2023 - 3:30AM

Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Alex Yang wins US Open spot, will be first Hongkonger in a men’s golf major

Stanford University student comes through qualifying tournament at Tacoma Country and Golf Club.

6 Jun 2023 - 4:19PM

LIV Golf

Golf war intensifies as DP World Tour fines Asian Tour players over LIV events

Another 26 golfers hit with fines of up to US$126,000 for each LIV tournament they played in without permission.

12 May 2023 - 7:04PM

Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand is one of the Asian Tour members likely to have been targeted. Photo: AFP

LIV Golf

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

4 May 2023 - 10:13AM

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood sitting in Tuktuks ahead at the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok. Photo: LIV Golf

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s growing popularity a sign golf’s status quo is changing

International Series will have 10 events this year, including 1 at the sport’s spiritual home, and with the DP World Tour ‘weaker than at any stage in its history’ the Asian Tour can challenge the game’s hierarchy.

17 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Banking & finance

Credit Suisse collapse leaves Federer, Garcia in limbo over sponsorship deals

Swiss bank has long-standing deals with tennis and golf stars, as well as Switzerland’s national football team, but new owner UBS has own sports sponsorships, including with Formula One.

23 Mar 2023 - 12:48PM

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Sergio Garcia

LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’

Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Lucas Herbert hoping for fast start in breakthrough bid

Style Edit: Tommy Hilfiger throws the ultimate preppy party for spring 2026

Garcia’s desire still burns bright, as Fireballs skipper eyes fast start to year

The Spaniard still has desire and passion to compete in his 27th year in the game ahead of Saudi league’s season opener in Riyadh on Wednesday.

LIV Golf chiefs hope Hong Kong event joins Sevens, Art Basel as a city mainstay

Tournament aims to embed itself as another of Hong Kong’s ‘must-see, must-do’ occasions, according to LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil.

LIV Golf signs new 2-year deal with Hong Kong, HSBC league’s first title sponsor

The tournament will return to Hong Kong Golf Club in March 2026, with bank the first presenting partner in team competition’s history.

LIV Golf reapplies for world ranking points, eyes approval before 2026 majors

Official World Golf Ranking says it has started the process of determining if the league could be included in system.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense

Top golf tournament and world snooker clash show Hong Kong can still pull the crowds, but it must learn from an embarrassing incident at the second event.

China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

International Series chief Rahul Singh says talks in progress about holding events in non-traditional domains, and welcomes rival-tour players to join the ‘inclusive’ franchise.

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

The 23-year-old Hongkonger is still in awe of his childhood heroes Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia, but could well be part of Poulter’s team on the LIV circuit.

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

Dragon Kho ready to embrace discomfort as year of opportunity approaches

Taichi Kho begins his second season as a professional golfer this week, carrying a ‘deep, inner-rooted confidence’ that he belongs at the highest level.

Joaquin Niemann opens new season with ‘amazing’ 59 at LIV Golf Mayakoba

Chilean captain of Torque GC hits course record 12 under at El Camaleon Golf Course, five shots clear of field in Playa del Carmen.

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

Tight at the top as 6 share lead on opening day of St Andrews Bay Championship

Mito Pereira, David Puig, Anirban Lahiri among group of six players to shoot 6-under-par 66 on opening day of International Series event.

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

Scott Vincent happy to make most of ‘incredible journey’ as LIV Golf returns to UK

With the battle for places in the top 24 and a guaranteed spot for next year on the line, Vincent focused on staying in the present as LIV enters second half of 2023 season.

Kokrak finds missing clubs, share of lead at LIV Golf stop in Spain

Jason Kokrak and Dustin Johnson post matching four-under-par 67s to take one-shot lead over Anirban Lahiri at Valderrama.

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

PGA Tour and LIV Golf announce stunning decision to merge

‘After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love,’ PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says.

Alex Yang wins US Open spot, will be first Hongkonger in a men’s golf major

Stanford University student comes through qualifying tournament at Tacoma Country and Golf Club.

Golf war intensifies as DP World Tour fines Asian Tour players over LIV events

Another 26 golfers hit with fines of up to US$126,000 for each LIV tournament they played in without permission.

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

Asian Tour’s growing popularity a sign golf’s status quo is changing

International Series will have 10 events this year, including 1 at the sport’s spiritual home, and with the DP World Tour ‘weaker than at any stage in its history’ the Asian Tour can challenge the game’s hierarchy.

Credit Suisse collapse leaves Federer, Garcia in limbo over sponsorship deals

Swiss bank has long-standing deals with tennis and golf stars, as well as Switzerland’s national football team, but new owner UBS has own sports sponsorships, including with Formula One.

Editorial | Dream of Hong Kong sports and pleasure hub rests on use of common sense