# Sergio Garcia seeks LIV exit in court

> Sergio Garcia files court request to terminate LIV Golf contract amid league bankruptcy.
- Title: Sergio Garcia seeks LIV exit in court · Golf | Shortify
- Summary: Sergio Garcia files court request to terminate LIV Golf contract amid league bankruptcy. Sergio Garcia seeks court order to end his LIV Golf contract after…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/sergio-garcia-seeks-liv-exit-court-eyes-other-tour
- Published: 2026-10-03T12:06:08+00:00
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## Sergio Garcia's court filing
Sergio Garcia's lawyers requested court clarity on his LIV Golf contract status after the league filed for bankruptcy in September 2026.

> Garcia respectfully requests that any order authorizing rejection of the Agreement provide that the Agreement is terminated
## LIV Golf's bankruptcy filing
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey in September 2026, aiming to launch LIV 2.0 with a 10-event season in 2027.

> LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey
## Garcia's contract termination request
Garcia's lawyers argued that LIV Golf's bankruptcy does not formally terminate his contract, so he needs court authority to end it himself.

> Garcia's lawyers wrote, 'Garcia respectfully requests that any order authorizing rejection of the Agreement provide that the Agreement is terminated'
## Impact of contract status
Without terminating his LIV contract, Garcia's tournament organizers and sponsors may hesitate to work with him due to uncertainty about his commitments.

> tournament organizers, sponsors, and other counterparties may hesitate before dealing with Garcia
## Garcia's 2027 plans
Garcia expressed hope to play more on the DP World Tour in 2027, stating he can't play 30 events a year at age 46.

> At 46, I can't play 30 events a year, but I'm going to make an effort to see if I can at least play a handful
## PGA Tour reentry conditions
PGA Tour requires LIV players to prove they are relieved of contractual obligations before rejoining the tour, as stated by CEO Brian Rolapp.

> any player who is here needs to demonstrate that they are relieved of their contractual commitments
## Garcia's next steps
Garcia seeks court authority to terminate his LIV contract to explore other career pathways, including potential DP World Tour play in 2027.

> Garcia wants court authority to terminate his LIV contract to explore other career pathways
## Key takeaway

Sergio Garcia seeks court order to end his LIV Golf contract after the league filed for bankruptcy, aiming to play more on the DP World Tour in 2027.