Golf player Sergio Garcia destroys his driver in a fit of anger during The Open competition.
In the midst of the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush, Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia found himself in an unexpected predicament. On day four, during the par-5 2nd hole, Garcia's frustration boiled over, leading him to snap his driver in two.
According to Rule 4.1, a player cannot replace a club that has been damaged due to anger. Consequently, Garcia was left to complete the remainder of his round without a driver.
The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, showing Garcia smashing his driver on the ground, with the head popping off. Surprised by the incident, Garcia stated that he wasn't trying to break his driver.
Despite the setback, Garcia managed to make birdie on the hole. His resilience was evident as he finished the tournament with a score of three-under-par 68, placing him likely to finish inside the top 40.
Prior to the 2025 Open, Garcia had faced difficulties. He missed the cut at The Masters and finished T67th at the PGA Championship. These performances put pressure on Garcia, as the 2025 Open was his last big chance to impress for a Ryder Cup selection, given that he failed to qualify for the US Open.
Garcia had a good conversation with Luke Donald about the Ryder Cup wildcard selection last week. Initially, he expressed that he wasn't playing well enough to accept a captain's pick for Bethpage. However, his stance changed last week at Valderrama.
Throughout the week of July 20, 2025, Garcia struggled. His tee shot on the 2nd hole missed the fairway left. The last two or three months have been tough for him due to his play, but Garcia mentioned that he had controlled himself very well up until the incident on the 2nd tee.
Meanwhile, another golfer who faced difficulties during the same week was Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler missed the cut at The Masters and finished T67th at the PGA Championship, marking a challenging period for him.
Garcia's determination and resilience throughout the tournament have earned him respect from his peers. Despite the setback on the 2nd hole, he managed to maintain his composure and finish strongly. His performance at the 2025 Open will undoubtedly be remembered, not just for his skill on the green, but also for his perseverance in the face of adversity.
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