Sergio Garcia
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About Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia captured a major championship victory, joining the exclusive club of major winners. His first major came at the 2017 Masters at age 37.
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Career Highlights
- 1999 PGA Championship Runner-up — At age 19, finished second to Tiger Woods after his famous tree shot and sprint on the 16th hole, announcing his arrival on the world stage
- 2008 Players Championship — Won golf's "fifth major" in a playoff against Paul Goydos at TPC Sawgrass
- 2017 Masters Tournament Victory — Won his only major at age 37 on what would have been Seve Ballesteros' 60th birthday, defeating Justin Rose in a playoff on the first extra hole
- Ryder Cup Legend — Competed in 10 Ryder Cups, earning a record 28.5 points and 25 individual match victories, surpassing Nick Faldo's records
- Dual WGC Champion — Won the WGC-Cadillac Championship (2014) and WGC-Mexico Championship (2020)
Did You Know?
- "El Niño" Nickname: Earned early in his career, García's youthful brilliance and emotional playing style made him a fan favorite despite enduring 73 major starts before his first win
- Seve's Spiritual Successor: García won his Masters victory on what would have been Seve Ballesteros' 60th birthday and dedicated multiple wins to his mentor, including his historic 27-under-par, 11-stroke victory at the 2011 Castelló Masters
- Football Club Chairman: Served as president and chairman of his hometown club CF Borriol and occasionally played for them in Spain's Tercera División