Golf player Sergio Garcia smashes his driver in rage during The Open competition
Sergio Garcia's Broken Driver and the 2025 Open
In an unexpected turn of events at the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush, Spanish golfing legend Sergio Garcia found himself in a unique predicament when his driver snapped in half during the second hole.
The rule that prevented Garcia from replacing the broken driver is Rule 4.1, which states that a player cannot replace a club that has been damaged due to anger. Despite this setback, Garcia managed to make a birdie on the second hole after a solid par at the first.
Garcia, who closed with a three-under-par 68, admitted that he wasn't playing well in the past few months. He had earlier stated that he wasn't playing well enough to accept a captain's pick for Bethpage. However, he changed his mind last week and had a good conversation with Luke Donald about a potential Ryder Cup wildcard selection.
The break occurred in the middle of the shaft, which was unusual for Garcia. He was surprised when his driver broke, as he wasn't trying to break it. The incident was a result of Garcia's frustration after missing the fairway left on the par-5 second hole.
Despite the mishap, Garcia maintained his composure and controlled himself very well during the incident on the second tee. He did not feel like he did much on the tee, but he didn't hit the ball straight. After the incident, Garcia even got some practice throwing his broken driver.
Garcia is playing the remainder of his round without a driver at the 2025 Open. Despite this handicap, he is likely to finish inside the top 40 at the tournament. The broken driver was a significant blow to Garcia, who failed to qualify for the US Open, making the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush his last big chance to impress.
However, Garcia's chances of playing in the Ryder Cup were dashed when he was not selected for Team Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup by captain Luke Donald. Garcia, who is currently playing on the LIV Golf circuit, was limited in earning qualification points and subsequently withdrew from the 2025 Irish Open citing emotional fatigue after the snub.
Despite the setbacks, Garcia, the all-time leading Ryder Cup points scorer, remains a formidable force in the world of golf. He has never broken a club before despite swiping the club back 50 times in the past. His resilience and determination are qualities that have made him a favourite among fans and a force to be reckoned with on the golf course.
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