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Sergio Garcia has issued a public apology after an emotional outburst during the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
The incident took place at the par-5 second hole when Garcia’s tee shot found a fairway bunker. He reacted angrily, repeatedly striking the turf with his club and damaging the teeing area.
As he walked off, he hit a water cooler with his driver, snapping the clubhead and leaving himself without a driver for the rest of the round.
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Tournament officials responded immediately. A formal warning was issued under the Masters’ new code of conduct, marking the first such action in the event’s history. The warning came after further visible frustration on the fourth hole, drawing attention from rules officials.
On Tuesday morning, the 2017 champion addressed the incident through a message on X, admitting regret over his conduct. Garcia said he respects everything the Masters represents and acknowledged his actions crossed the line.
“I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday at The Masters tournament,” Gracia said. “I respect and value everything that The Masters and Augusta National Golf Club is to Golf. I regret the way I acted, and it has no place in our game.
“It doesn’t reflect the respect and appreciation I have for The Masters, the patrons, tournament officials, and golf fans around the world.”
Garcia struggled to recover from the moment. He finished the tournament at 8-over-par, placing well down the leaderboard. His final round score of 75 summed up a challenging week that never gained momentum.
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Sergio Garcia tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
After the round, Garcia admitted he was not super proud of his actions and pointed to ongoing frustrations from his season.
“Just obviously not super proud of it,” Garcia said about his actions, via AP, “but sometimes it happens.”
The incident has sparked debate within golf circles, with some, like ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, questioning whether former champions should retain lifetime exemptions after such behavior.
Despite the controversy, Garcia’s apology signals an effort to take responsibility.
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The incident took place at the par-5 second hole when Garcia’s tee shot found a fairway bunker. He reacted angrily, repeatedly striking the turf with his club and damaging the teeing area.
As he walked off, he hit a water cooler with his driver, snapping the clubhead and leaving himself without a driver for the rest of the round.
MORE: Sergio Garcia making spectacle of himself during Masters’ final round
Tournament officials responded immediately. A formal warning was issued under the Masters’ new code of conduct, marking the first such action in the event’s history. The warning came after further visible frustration on the fourth hole, drawing attention from rules officials.
On Tuesday morning, the 2017 champion addressed the incident through a message on X, admitting regret over his conduct. Garcia said he respects everything the Masters represents and acknowledged his actions crossed the line.
“I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday at The Masters tournament,” Gracia said. “I respect and value everything that The Masters and Augusta National Golf Club is to Golf. I regret the way I acted, and it has no place in our game.
“It doesn’t reflect the respect and appreciation I have for The Masters, the patrons, tournament officials, and golf fans around the world.”
Garcia struggled to recover from the moment. He finished the tournament at 8-over-par, placing well down the leaderboard. His final round score of 75 summed up a challenging week that never gained momentum.
MORE: Travis Kelce and other celebrities spotted at the Masters 2026
Sergio Garcia is ‘not proud’ of his actions
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Sergio Garcia tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images
After the round, Garcia admitted he was not super proud of his actions and pointed to ongoing frustrations from his season.
“Just obviously not super proud of it,” Garcia said about his actions, via AP, “but sometimes it happens.”
The incident has sparked debate within golf circles, with some, like ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, questioning whether former champions should retain lifetime exemptions after such behavior.
Despite the controversy, Garcia’s apology signals an effort to take responsibility.
Continue reading...
