Former Masters Champion Delivers Public Apology for Augusta National Meltdown
Sergio Garcia, the 2017 Masters champion, drew some serious negative attention for his outburst during Sunday's final round at Augusta National Golf Club.
Garcia let his emotions get the better of him on the second tee box, breaking his driver on a nearby cooler after his tee shot landed in a fairway bunker.
Geoff Young, chairman of the competitions committee, personally delivered a code of conduct warning to Garcia on the fourth hole.
Immediately following his 3-over 75 on Sunday, Garcia stopped short of apologizing for his actions at the historic golf venue.
"[I've been frustrated] through the year," Garcia said. "Yeah, just obviously not super proud of it, but sometimes it happens."
On Tuesday, Garcia finally issued a public apology for his behavior.
"I want to apologize for my actions on Sunday at the Masters tournament," Garcia wrote in a statement released on social media. "I respect and value everything that The Masters and Augusta National Golf Club is to Golf. I regret the way I acted and it has no place in our game. It doesn't reflect the respect and appreciation I have for The Masters, the patrons, tournament officials and golf fans around the world."
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) April 14, 2026
Garcia has a history of emotional outbursts on the golf course. During the final round of last year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush, the 46-year-old Spaniard slammed his driver on the turf snapped his club in half.
Since his lone Green Jacket victory in 2017, Garcia has missed six cuts and failed to finish within the top 20 at Augusta National. This year, he finished solo 52nd with a total tournament score of 8-over.