Sergio Garcia Snaps Driver in Frustration at Open Championship Final Round

In a dramatic turn of events at the Open Championship on Sunday, LIV Golf star Sergio Garcia let his frustration get the better of him, snapping his driver on the second hole of the final round. Despite the unexpected equipment mishap, Garcia managed to birdie the very same hole and finished with a commendable 68, tying for 34th place at 3-under for the tournament alongside notable names like Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.

What makes this story even more intriguing is Garcia’s reaction to the incident. Speaking after the round, he admitted that the break wasn’t entirely intentional. "I didn’t hit a good drive, and I kind of swiped it back," he explained, expressing surprise that the shaft snapped clean in half. "I’ve done that 50 times, and I’ve never broken a club. I wasn’t trying to break it," he added, hinting at a possible flaw in the shaft. With a wry smile, he also noted it gave him some unexpected "good practice" when he tossed the broken club aside.

Rules of the game barred Garcia from replacing the driver mid-round, yet he powered through, notching five birdies against just two bogeys. This 34th-place finish marks his best performance in a major this year, a stark contrast to missing the cut at the Masters and a tied 68th at the PGA Championship.

Garcia’s fiery moment on the course reminds us that even the pros can lose their cool—but it’s their ability to recover that truly defines them. Here’s to hoping his next driver holds up under pressure!