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Garcia Breaks Driver, Carries Rahm’s Bag at Masters

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — On Sunday, former Masters champion Sergio Garcia, paired with Jon Rahm for the final round, hit a poor opening shot, bogeyed No. 1, slammed his club on the No. 2 tee and broke his driver, then briefly carried Rahm’s bag at Augusta National during the early pairings of the tournament’s final day. Tournament officials issued a code-of-conduct warning this week after reporters documented the outburst; Garcia managed to make par on No. 2 and continued play. Outlets noted his 2019 disqualification at the Saudi International for similar conduct, broadcasters circulated footage, and the group remained out of contention for the title.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

2019: Sergio Garcia disqualified at Saudi International for damaging greens.
This week: Garcia and Jon Rahm paired for the Masters final round.
Sunday: Garcia bogeyed No. 1 and showed visible frustration on follow-through.
Sunday: On No. 2 Garcia slammed his club, damaged his driver, and reached for the head of the driver.
Sunday: Garcia briefly carried Rahm’s bag and tournament officials issued a code-of-conduct warning.

Why This Matters to You

Garcia's behavior is a reminder that sportsmanship matters, even in high-stakes games. It's a lesson for all, especially those with young golfers at home. Talk to your kids about handling frustration in sports.

The Bottom Line

Garcia's outburst didn't win him the title, but it did earn him a code-of-conduct warning. It's a reminder that actions have consequences, even on the golf course. Worth forwarding if you know someone who needs a reminder about good sportsmanship.