The 44-year-old golfer has excelled for Europe at the event in the past and hasn't given up hope of returning to the team following his decision to rejoin the DP World Tour following his switch to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in 2022.

Garcia told Golf Monthly magazine: "I definitely hope so.

"I hope that things get better and I feel like my game's still good enough to play at least two or three Ryder Cups. So if I can keep that level going, hopefully everything gets stored and we can get to that point."

The former Masters champion has been tipped as a potential Ryder Cup captain in the future – depending on what happens with the LIV situation – although he hopes that the opportunity doesn't come for several years yet.

He said: "It's going to depend on how things end up. I think if we all come to an agreement, I definitely see a possibility of it.

"Personally, I don't want it very soon because I still feel like I can bring more to the team as a player, but in the future that's something that it would obviously be nice to have the chance to do."

Garcia has amassed a record 28.5 points for Europe during 10 appearances at the Ryder Cup and is hugely proud of his performances at the iconic team event.

He said: "I think that, first and foremost, to be able to play as many Ryder Cups as I have and be able to help Europe win as many as we did, that's the most important thing.

"Then to be able to become the highest points scorer in Ryder Cup history, that's the icing on top of the cake, I guess. It's something that I probably don't give enough attention to because I've always thought more about the team.

"I've always said I'd rather go 0-5 and Europe wins than me going 5-0 and we lose the Cup."