Latest News About Sergio Garcia Breaks Driver

Sergio Garcia recently made headlines for breaking his driver in anger during The Open, then finishing the round without a driver. He still posted a solid score despite the mishap.

Key points from the latest coverage:

• The incident occurred on the par-5 second hole, where Garcia’s driver shaft snapped after a wayward tee shot. Multiple outlets reported the moment and the immediate consequence of playing the rest of the round without a driver.[1][3][5]
• Despite the broken club, Garcia birdied that hole and went on to shoot a strong final round, finishing 3-under for the round and 3-under for the tournament in several reports. This juxtaposition—frustration leading to a resilient finish—was a central theme in coverage.[2][3][1]
• Reactions to the incident varied, with coverage noting the rarity of a driver breaking in anger and the rule that prevents immediate replacement of a club damaged out of anger. Several outlets highlighted the broader context of Garcia’s season and his Ryder Cup considerations.[3][4][1][2]

Would you like a quick summary of the incident timeline, a timeline-focused chart of Garcia’s results this season, or links to the full articles from the major outlets for deeper reading? I can also pull the latest local updates from California sports feeds if you want regional context.

Citations:

• Garcia breaks driver on second hole and finishes the Open without a driver.[1]
• Finishes 3-under overall after final round; birdie on 2nd hole noted.[2][1]
• Additional reporting on the incident and rule implications.[4][5][3]