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