Sergio Garcia issues tense response after furious Masters meltdown

13 Apr 2026 • 7:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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Sergio Garcia issues tense response after furious Masters meltdown

  • Sergio Garcia had an angry meltdown during the final round of the Masters, smashing his driver on the second tee after hitting his ball into a bunker.
  • He subsequently struck a table, causing the head of his driver to break off completely.
  • Garcia received a code-of-conduct warning from the competition committee chairman for his behavior.
  • In his post-round press conference, Garcia tersely refused to answer questions about the warning, stating, 'I'm not going to tell you.'
  • The golfer, who finished the tournament at eight over par, acknowledged he was 'not super proud' of his actions, which are part of a history of on-course outbursts.

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