Sergio Garcia was thrilled to play in the British Open for the first time since 2022, getting an exemption via his place in the LIV Golf points standings thanks to a new pathway provided by the R&A.
Early in Sunday’s final round, he was a bit less happy.
The 45-year-old Spaniard hit a wayward drive at the 2nd hole at Royal Portrush and slammed his driver into the turf, breaking it in two pieces.
🚨⛳️😤 #WATCH — LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia snapped his driver in a fit of rage after a poor tee shot on the 2nd hole.
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 20, 2025
He must play the final round without it and is not allowed to replace it.
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Per the Rules of Golf, a player can’t replace a club broken in anger so Garcia continued on with 13 clubs. And it didn’t appear to faze him too much—Garcia birdied the par-5 2nd hole after breaking the driver and ultimately shot a 3-under 68.
But before next week’s LIV Golf event in England, he’ll be paying a visit to the equipment trucks for a new driver.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Sergio Garcia Breaks Driver in Fit of Anger During Final Round of British Open.
