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Garcia warned after Masters meltdown
TL;DR
Sergio Garcia received a warning from Augusta National officials after a tantrum during the Masters, where he smashed his driver following a poor tee shot. This incident occurred during his final round at the tournament.
Former champion Sergio Garcia's frustration-fueled tantrum earned a warning from Augusta National officials (Jared C. Tilton)
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Sergio Garcia's frustration boiled over in a tantrum-laced final round at the Masters on Sunday that saw him handed a warning for smashing his driver to pieces.
The Spanish star -- whose lone major victory came at the Masters in 2017 -- lost his cool on the par-five second hole at Augusta National after a poor tee shot.
The 46-year-old slammed his driver into the turf repeatedly and then snapped the club's head off after smashing it into a nearby cooler.
Garcia, who plays on the LIV Golf tour, was then involved in a bizarre incident when he picked up playing partner Jon Rahm's golf bag and carried it as Rahm's caddie tended to a bunker.
Masters officials took a dim view of Garcia's outburst, and handed him a code of conduct warning on the fourth hole.
Garcia later suggested his frustration had been building since before the tournament.
"Through the year. Just obviously not super proud of it, but sometimes it happens," he said.
Garcia finished with a three-over-par 75, leaving him way off the pace at eight over, the latest in a series of dismal showings at Augusta since his 2017 win.
In eight appearances at Augusta since 2017, Garcia has missed the cut six times.
Asked for an explanation for his poor Masters record, Garcia replied: "Bad golf."
"If you don't hit good shots, you're not going to score well here. It's very simple," he said.
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Q&A
What did Sergio Garcia do to receive a warning at the Masters?
Sergio Garcia received a warning for smashing his driver in frustration after a poor tee shot during the final round.
When did Sergio Garcia win his only major championship?
Sergio Garcia won his only major championship at the Masters in 2017.
What hole did Sergio Garcia have his meltdown during the Masters?
Sergio Garcia's meltdown occurred on the par-five second hole at Augusta National.
