The LIV Golf and PGA Tour feud began last year in June. Since then, it has evolved into a war, with players on either side withholding their bitter feelings for each other. The biggest controversy that developed was about the Ryder Cup that is to be held in Rome this year. Many players feel that the LIV golfers shouldn’t be allowed to compete, but Matthew Fitzpatrick isn’t one of them. In a recent Ryder Cup discussion, he even backed up LIV Golf defector Sergio Garcia.

Fitzpatrick turned pro in 2014, and since then, he has racked up quite a few wins. Besides winning eight times on the European Tour, he also has one major championship. In 2022, the Englishman won the US Open, his first PGA Tour and major title.

Matthew Fitzpatrick stands up for Sergio Garcia

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, the major winner discussed his feelings about LIV Golf player participation in the Ryder Cup. He stated that he didn’t care where the players played as long as they performed well for their side in the international event.

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Fitzpatrick claimed that the only thing he cared about was winning. He said, “I’m not bothered, I just want to win, and I’m sure those boys do too.” He believes that Sergio Garcia, with his skill and experience, would make a vital addition to the European side. “Sergio would be the one that would stand out for me, particularly,” he stated.

Fitzpatrick went on to add that if it came down to it, he would even shield Garcia from the rest of the team. He said, “I’m happy to share a room with him, if that’s going to be the case, I can corner him off for everyone else.”

Fitzpatrick claims he does not want players to return to LIV Golf

The US Open defending champion revealed that he had no problem with where people chose to play. But he added that he did not want them to return once they left. He stated, “As long as you go and don’t come back, I don’t have an issue.“

He further explained that he didn’t want players to come back and try to reclaim their spots on the tour. Fitzpatrick stated, “Just don’t come back and then take spots from other guys that want to play.” He didn’t think it was fair to those who would lose those spots.

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Do you share the Englishman’s opinion and think the LIV golfers should compete in Rome? Let us know in the comments below.