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Sergio García was forced to apologise after a moment of frustration left him without a driver at the Masters.
Sergio García issued an apology following an outburst during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Playing alongside compatriot Jon Rahm, García reacted angrily after a wayward shot on the par-five second hole found a bunker. In frustration, he struck his club into the turf twice before hitting a nearby cooler, snapping the head off the club.
In a statement shared on X, García apologised for his behaviour, acknowledging that his actions were unacceptable.
He said he respects the Masters and Augusta National, and expressed regret, stating that his conduct did not reflect his appreciation for the tournament, officials, or fans.
Because the club was damaged in anger, García was not permitted to replace it, leaving him without a driver for the remainder of the round.
Geoff Yang, chairman of the Masters competitions committee, issued a code-of-conduct warning to García on the fourth tee.
The 2017 Masters champion went on to card a three-over-par 75, finishing the tournament at eight over par - third from last among those who made the cut.
When asked afterwards about his performance, the 46-year-old offered a brief assessment: "Bad golf."
The tournament itself was won by Rory McIlroy, who became only the fourth player to win consecutive Masters titles.