Sergio Garcia snaps driver in half on second hole of Open final round
It didn't take long for Garcia to lose his temper – and his driver – on Sunday at Royal Portrush.
www.nbcsports.comSergio Garcia recently made headlines for breaking his driver in anger during The Open, then finishing the round without a driver. He still posted a solid score despite the mishap.
Key points from the latest coverage:
- The incident occurred on the par-5 second hole, where Garcia’s driver shaft snapped after a wayward tee shot. Multiple outlets reported the moment and the immediate consequence of playing the rest of the round without a driver.[1][3][5]
- Despite the broken club, Garcia birdied that hole and went on to shoot a strong final round, finishing 3-under for the round and 3-under for the tournament in several reports. This juxtaposition—frustration leading to a resilient finish—was a central theme in coverage.[2][3][1]
- Reactions to the incident varied, with coverage noting the rarity of a driver breaking in anger and the rule that prevents immediate replacement of a club damaged out of anger. Several outlets highlighted the broader context of Garcia’s season and his Ryder Cup considerations.[3][4][1][2]
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Citations:
- Garcia breaks driver on second hole and finishes the Open without a driver.[1]
- Finishes 3-under overall after final round; birdie on 2nd hole noted.[2][1]
- Additional reporting on the incident and rule implications.[4][5][3]