Sergio Garcia Apologizes for Sunday Rampage at the Masters
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Sergio Garcia apologized for his outburst during the final round of the Masters, where he damaged his driver and received a code-of-conduct warning from officials.
- The incident occurred after a poor drive on the 2nd hole, leading Garcia to repeatedly slam and damage his driver, behavior that drew the first-ever code-of-conduct warning in Masters history.
- Garcia expressed remorse on social media, stating his actions had no place in golf, contrasting with his more dismissive remarks immediately after the round.
- The PGA Tour has introduced a new conduct policy, with the Masters being the first tournament to enforce it; subsequent violations could result in penalties or disqualification.
- Garcia's temper has been problematic over the years, with previous incidents including equipment damage and confrontations at major tournaments.
