Summary
A former Masters champion, Sergio Garcia, damaged a tee box and his own golf club during the final round of The Masters at Augusta National. The Masters committee gave Garcia a warning, and further misconduct could lead to penalties or disqualification.
Key Facts
- Sergio Garcia, 2017 Masters winner, damaged a tee box and his driver during The Masters tournament.
- Following the incident, officials gave Garcia a "code of conduct" warning.
- If Garcia breaks rules again, he could face a two-shot penalty or disqualification.
- Further punishment is possible, although fines are typically not made public.
- Garcia previously faced a $1.2 million fine for other breaches with the DP World Tour.
- Fans have openly criticized Garcia's actions, calling for strict consequences.
- Garcia finished the tournament at eight-over-par, tying for 52nd place.