Garcia to Headline LIV Golf’s first all-Spanish lineup, with Young Stars Puig and Ballester Coming Off Major International Victories
SPAIN (December 19, 2025) – Fireballs GC of the LIV Golf league has solidified its roster for the 2026 season, highlighted by the return of team captain Sergio Garcia, who has signed a multi-year extension. The Spanish legend will lead a team that includes fellow countrymen and young stars David Puig, Josele Ballester and Luis Masaveu in the league’s first all-Spanish lineup.
«Returning to Fireballs GC and LIV Golf reinforces everything we are building,” Garcia said. “With David and Josele playing well in 2025 and Luis joining the team for 2026, our identity and competitive edge are stronger than ever, rooted in pride, purpose, and our collective emotional connection to the game of golf. LIV Golf continues to set the pace globally, and I’m committed to leading this group as we push forward and keep raising the standard.”
Garcia delivered another elite season as captain in 2025 ranking ninth in the individual standings, his third top-10 finish in four LIV Golf seasons. He won his third start of the season in Hong Kong, becoming one of only three players to capture LIV Golf victories in each of the last two seasons, and continued to serve as the heartbeat and stabilizing force of a young, rising roster.
The Fireballs’ roster confirmation follows a highly successful 2025 season in which the team finished third in the regular-season standings – their highest placement since 2022 – while recording three consecutive team victories in Adelaide, Hong Kong and Singapore. The team finished inside the points in 11 of 13 events, underscoring its consistency across LIV Golf’s global schedule.
David Puig returns to build on his success since turning pro to join LIV Golf in 2022, with worldwide wins in each of the last three years, including last month’s Australian PGA Championship. The Spaniard has enjoyed a rapid ascent in LIV Golf, producing his first top-24 finish in 2025 while earning points in each of his 12 regular-season starts, joining LIV star Jon Rahm as the only two players to accomplish that feat. The 24-year-old also notched four top-10 results on his way to proving his status as one of LIV’s most promising young talents.
Josele Ballester emerged as one of the league’s most intriguing young talents after joining Fireballs GC midseason in 2025. The 22-year-old and former U.S. Amateur champion posted his first podium finish after making the playoff at LIV Golf Chicago and most recently, he secured his first professional victory at the PIF Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers.
Luis Masaveu returns to Fireballs GC after making eight starts in the 2025 season and contributing to the team’s three consecutive wins. A former standout amateur who has continued to establish himself at the professional level, the 23-year-old Masaveu brings high-level competitive experience and familiarity with LIV Golf’s team environment. His return adds depth and continuity to a roster anchored by proven leadership and rising young talent, further strengthening Fireballs GC as it builds toward long-term excellence in 2026.
«This year marked real growth for me, and a lot of that comes from learning every day alongside Sergio,” Puig said. “His experience, his standards, and the way he leads have helped me mature quickly. Being a part of the Fireballs has really accelerated my development and I’m excited to build on the growth I’ve already seen.”
Fireballs GC enters the 2026 season as the only team to post at least one tournament victory in each of LIV Golf’s four seasons. They’ll start the season as one of the youngest teams, with a roster designed to contend for both team championships and individual honors. Tickets for LIV Golf’s 2026 season are available now at LIVGolf.com. For more information on the 2026 schedule, visit LIVGolf.com/schedule.
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About Fireballs GC
Fireballs GC is a LIV Golf team founded by legendary golfer Sergio García and defined by a deep, unwavering passion for the game, for one another, and for the next generation of golfers. Rooted in Spanish culture and united by the rallying cry “Vamos,” Fireballs GC competes with fire, pride, and purpose, embracing mentorship, humanity, and emotional connection as competitive advantages. Known for its warmth, encouragement, and people-first leadership, Fireballs GC plays with intensity, leads with heart, and fights for every moment together.About LIV Golf
The LIV Golf League features 13 teams competing for both an Individual and Team title at premier golf courses across the world. As the first truly global golf League, LIV Golf is constantly innovating to set a new standard in sport and redefine the fan experience through the lens of music, culture, and entertainment, while growing the game of golf for a new era of players and fans around the world. Headquartered in New York and London, the League holds events in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, with broadcasts reaching nearly 900 million households in more than 200 international markets and territories. LIV Golf was designed to expand the sport on a global level, bring new audiences to the game, create new value within the golfing ecosystem, and enhance the game’s societal impact far beyond the course through the League’s Impact & Sustainability efforts. In 2022, LIV Golf launched The International Series, which features 10 elevated events in world-class destinations. Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, these events offer a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League and the Majors.Media Contact:
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