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Sergio García

Spanish professional golfer

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Spanish professional golfer

Sergio García Fernández, born in 1980, has won 36 international tournaments, including the 2008 Players Championship and the 2017 Masters Tournament. He has had a successful career in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking and earned over US$43 million. Known for his strong iron play, García has also excelled in the Ryder Cup, earning a record 28.5 points in ten matches.

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1980-01-09

Sergio García's Early Golf Career

Sergio García started playing golf at the age of three and was taught by his father. He won his club championship at age 12 and set a record as the youngest player to make the cut at a European Tour event at the age of 16.

1980-09-01

Sergio García turns professional

On September 1, 1980, Sergio García officially turned professional in the world of golf.

1992

Sergio fires his first sub-70 round

In 1992, Sergio García achieved a significant milestone in his golf career by shooting a round under 70 for the first time.

1994

Sergio plays with his idol Seve Ballesteros

A memorable moment for Sergio García in 1994 was when he had the opportunity to play alongside his idol, the legendary golfer Seve Ballesteros, a significant and inspiring experience for the young golfer.

1995

Sergio García Wins European Amateur

In 1995, Sergio García became the youngest player to win the European Amateur championship.

1997

Sergio García Wins Boys Amateur Championship

In 1997, Sergio García won the Boys Amateur Championship.

1998

Sergio García adopts stroke-play format

In 1998, at the age of 19, Sergio García switched to a stroke-play format in golf after shooting 66 in the first round. This format is the most common form of golf scoring.

1999-08-15

Sergio García wins PGA Championship

Sergio García became the youngest player to win the PGA Championship in 1999 at the age of 19. This victory marked a significant milestone in his professional golf career.

1999-09-26

Sergio Garcia's Ryder Cup Debut

On September 26, 1999, Sergio Garcia made his debut in the prestigious Ryder Cup, representing Europe in this renowned golf tournament.

2000

Sergio Garcia's Career Earnings in Early 2000s

In the early 2000s, Sergio Garcia earned $1.05 million annually on the PGA Tour and $599,000 annually on the European Tour.

2001

Sergio García's First PGA Tour Win at the Colonial

In 2001, Sergio García achieved his first PGA Tour victory at the Colonial tournament.

2002-01

Victory at Mercedes Championships

In early January 2002, Sergio García won the Mercedes Championships.

2003

Swing Changes

In the 2003 season, Sergio García worked on making his swing more conventional, although he retained some elements of his unorthodox swing style. He faced criticism but defended his natural swing approach.

2004

Winner at Oakland Hill CC

In 2004, Sergio García achieved victory at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

2005

Buick Classic

In 2005, Sergio García finished in 1st place at the Buick Classic.

2006

Relationship with Morgan-Leigh Norman

In 2006, Sergio Garcia dated Morgan-Leigh Norman, the daughter of golfer Gret Norman, before their relationship ended after 3 years.

2007-07-22

The Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links

In July 2007, Sergio García came close to winning The Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. He held the lead after the first three rounds but ultimately lost in a playoff to Pádraig Harrington.

2008-05-11

Victory at The Players Championship

On May 11, 2008, Sergio García won The Players Championship on the PGA Tour in a sudden-death playoff against Paul Goydos. García played a sand wedge to within four feet of the hole, securing the win as Goydos hit a pitching wedge into the water.

2008-10-26

Victory at the Castelló Masters Costa Azahar

On October 26, 2008, Sergio García won his first European Tour title in over three years at the Castelló Masters Costa Azahar. This victory at his home course in Spain propelled him to a career-high third in the Official World Golf Rankings.

2008-11-09

Win at the 2008 HSBC Champions

On November 9, 2008, Sergio García won the 2008 HSBC Champions in a playoff over Oliver Wilson. This victory elevated him to a career-high second in the Official World Golf Rankings, surpassing Phil Mickelson.

2009

Disappointing Season on PGA Tour

In 2009, after a successful season in 2008, Sergio García had a disappointing year on the PGA Tour, finishing ranked 74th on the money list and rarely contending in tournaments.

2010-08-29

Vice Captain for 2010 Ryder Cup

On August 29, 2010, European captain Colin Montgomerie announced that Sergio García would be his fourth vice captain for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor.

2011-06

Runner-up Finish at BMW International Open

In late June 2011, Sergio García almost broke his winless streak dating back to 2008, when he lost at the fifth sudden-death playoff hole to fellow Spaniard Pablo Larrazábal at the BMW International Open.

2011-10

Back-to-Back Wins at Castelló Masters and Andalucía Masters

In October 2011, Sergio García ended a three-year title drought with back-to-back wins in his home country at the Castelló Masters and the Andalucía Masters.

2012-08

Victory at Wyndham Championship

In August 2012, Sergio García ended a four-year title drought on the PGA Tour by winning the Wyndham Championship.

2012-12

Win at Iskandar Johor Open

In December 2012, Sergio García fired a final round 61 to win the Iskandar Johor Open on the Asian Tour.

2013

The 2013 Players Championship—Another Turn with Tiger

At the 2013 Players Championship, Sergio Garcia engaged in a public feud with Tiger Woods, accusing him of distracting during the tournament. This event added to the ongoing tension between the two golfers and showcased Garcia's confrontational behavior.

2014-01

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Victory

In January 2014, Sergio García won the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters after defeating Mikko Ilonen in a playoff, which helped him regain his position in the world top 10.

2014-07

Runner-up at the 2014 Open Championship

In July 2014, García finished joint runner-up at the 2014 Open Championship, coming in second to Rory McIlroy. This was his fourth time finishing as a runner-up in a major championship.

2015

Sergio García achieves top finishes in THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2015, Sergio García showcased his skill and consistency by achieving high finishes in prestigious events like THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.

2016

Sergio García wins the Ho Tram Open and achieves top finishes in various tournaments

In 2016, Sergio García triumphed at the Ho Tram Open and showcased strong performances with top finishes at events like THE PLAYERS Championship and Thailand Golf Championship.

2017-04-09

Sergio Garcia's Victory at the Masters Tournament

In 2017, Sergio Garcia won the Masters Tournament after a thrilling playoff against Justin Rose, securing his first major championship victory. He finished the tournament at -9, clinching the title with a birdie on the 18th hole.

2017-10-09

García parts ways with TaylorMade

On October 9, 2017, it was announced that Sergio García had ended his 15-year partnership with TaylorMade, the equipment brand.

2018-01-21

García wins SMBC Singapore Open

On January 21, 2018, Sergio García won the Asian Tour's SMBC Singapore Open by five strokes after playing a bogey-free 27 holes.

2018-03-14

Becoming a Father

On 14 March 2018, García became a father and named his daughter Azalea, after the famed flowers of Augusta National Golf Club.

2018-04-05

García's struggles at the 2018 Masters Tournament

During the 2018 Masters Tournament, García tied the record for most strokes on a hole in Masters history with a 13 on the 15th hole, ultimately missing the cut and failing to defend his title.

2018-09-28

García contributes to European Ryder Cup win

Sergio García was part of the 2018 Ryder Cup winning European team, winning his singles match and being chosen as a captain's pick for his passion and Ryder Cup record.

2018-10-22

García defends Andalucía Valderrama Masters title

On October 22, 2018, Sergio García successfully defended his Andalucía Valderrama Masters title with a four-shot victory in Spain.

2019-02

García Disqualified from Saudi International Tournament

In February 2019, Sergio García was disqualified from the Saudi International tournament on the European Tour for purposely damaging five greens in anger during his third round.

2019-03

García Controversy at WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

In March 2019, Sergio García was involved in a controversy at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play after a misunderstanding with Matt Kuchar regarding a missed putt, leading to García losing the hole and eventually the match.

2019-04

García Misses Cut at the Masters

In April 2019, Sergio García missed the cut at the Masters after shooting 73–75, marking his 6th consecutive missed cut in a major championship, the longest streak in his career.

2019-07

García Involved in Controversies at Open Championship and WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

In July 2019, Sergio García faced controversies for throwing his driver at his caddie during the 2019 Open Championship and for gouging the teebox at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, showcasing his frustrations on the course.

2019-09

García Wins KLM Open

In September 2019, Sergio García won the KLM Open in Amsterdam, securing his sixteenth European Tour win with a one-shot victory over Nicolai Højgaard.

2020-06-24

Sergio Garcia's Third Best Run at Hilton Head

On June 24, 2020, Sergio Garcia finished the RBC Heritage tournament with a remarkable performance at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head. He secured fifth place with a cumulative score of -19, showcasing an impressive streak of three consecutive rounds of 65 strokes each.

2020-07-29

Sergio Garcia Facts & Worksheets

Information and educational materials related to Sergio Garcia available on KidsKonnect website.

2020-07-30

Sergio Garcia Leads in Most WGC Participations

As of July 30, 2020, Sergio Garcia holds the record for the most World Golf Championship participations. His consistent presence and performance in these prestigious events highlight his enduring competitiveness and skill in the world of golf.

2020-08-04

Sergio Garcia's Strong Performance at WGC FedEx St. Jude

Sergio Garcia showcased a solid performance at the WGC FedEx St. Jude tournament held at TPC Southwind in Memphis. With this event, he completed his 62nd participation out of 75 World Golf Championships, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the series since its inception in 1999.

2020-08-07

Sergio Garcia's 83rd Consecutive Major Participation at PGA Championship

Sergio Garcia participated in his 83rd consecutive Major at the 22nd PGA Championship held at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. Despite the absence of fans due to COVID-19 safety measures, Garcia continued his impressive streak in Major tournaments.

2020-09-27

Sergio Garcia Wins 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship

Sergio Garcia secured his 11th victory on the PGA Tour by winning the 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship with a birdie on the 72nd hole. This win marked his 38th career victory and was particularly special as it was his first victory after turning 40 and the first one his son Enzo witnessed.

2020-10-05

Sergio's Return to Golf

Sergio Garcia made a comeback to golf.

2021-03-24

Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation Junior Championship in Austin, Texas

Sergio and Angela Garcia hosted the 2021 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament at the University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, Texas, providing young golfers a platform to develop their skills.

2021-05-18

Sergio Re-Joins TaylorMade Golf

On May 18th, 2021, Sergio Garcia announced his excitement to re-join TaylorMade Golf. He expressed his comfort with the team, their approach to the game, and their equipment, especially the TP5X golf ball. Having been with TaylorMade for 15 years previously and playing his best golf with their equipment, the decision to rejoin felt natural for him.

2021-11-08

Sergio García falls out of the top 100 ranking

After his maiden Euro Tour win, Sergio García dropped to No. 103 in the world ranking, marking the end of a remarkable streak that lasted 23 years and 21 weeks (1,221 weeks overall). This significant event was first highlighted by Twitter's OWGR expert, @nosferatu.

2022-03-24

Meeting with Sergio

A meeting with Sergio took place on March 24, 2022.

2023-02

Court ruling on Garcia's participation in LIV Golf events

A court ruling in February will determine whether Sergio Garcia and other LIV golfers will be prohibited from playing events on the tour in 2023.

2023-05

Resignation from European Tour

After being fined and suspended for playing without a conflicting event release, Sergio García resigned from the European Tour in May 2023.

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