Two days after his emotional outburst during the Masters, Sergio Garcia, 46, took to social media to express remorse for his actions. The 2017 Masters champion tweeted his apologies, stating, "I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday at The Masters tournament. I respect and value what the event represents to golf."
The incident unfolded during the final round as Garcia, upset after a wayward drive on the second hole, damaged the teeing area using his club, which also broke against a cooler. On hole four, competition committee chairman Geoff Yang issued Garcia a conduct warning, as per a new policy. This system outlines escalating penalties, culminating in disqualification after three violations.
While Garcia did not elaborate on his exchange with officials, his history with on-course frustrations is notable, including incidents in 2007 and 2019. These episodes reflect broader struggles with his game, exemplified by a string of disappointing performances since his 2017 Masters victory.