British Open 2025: Sergio Garcia snaps driver in half on second hole ...
It didn’t take long for Garcia to lose his temper – and his driver – on Sunday at Royal Portrush.
www.golfchannel.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Sergio Garcia had a notable incident at The Masters in April 2026, where he broke his driver in frustration on the second hole and received a code-of-conduct warning from Augusta National’s competition committee. He finished the hole without a driver after the break. This event drew attention on social media and in golf media.[1][6]
- Similar past incidents in 2025 (The Open at Royal Portrush) saw Garcia snap a driver in anger and continue without a club for the remainder of the round, highlighting a pattern of volatility when his drives misfire. These prior episodes were widely covered by Golf Channel and Golf Monthly, confirming the recurrent nature of these moments.[2][5]
- Related coverage also notes that Garcia has faced consequences in other events for on-course conduct, including previous breaks or near-misses with penalties in high-profile tournaments, underscoring ongoing discussions about conduct policies in major championships.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull up current corroborating articles from major outlets (e.g., Masters coverage, Golf Channel, Golf Monthly) and summarize any new developments or official statements from Augusta National or Garcia’s team. I can also track whether there are any follow-ups or disciplinary actions tied to the Masters incident.