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Sergio Garcia's Masters Meltdown: Club Slam and Rahm's Bag

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Sergio García brought drama to the final round of the Masters, slamming his club in frustration after a poor start on the first hole. The 2017 champion, playing alongside fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm, hit his opening shot well to the right and bogeyed the first hole before losing his temper on the second tee.

After hitting into a bunker, García twice slammed his club into the turf in a fit of anger. The situation turned comical when he began carrying Rahm's bag while Rahm's caddie tended to the bunker. Despite the outburst, García managed to make par on the second hole. The incident added spice to the early pairings of players out of contention.

This isn't García's first controversy at a major. He was disqualified from the 2019 Saudi International for damaging greens in frustration. The Spanish veteran's temper flare-up at Augusta National highlighted the pressure and emotions that can surface even for experienced players during golf's most prestigious tournament.