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Sergio Garcia of Spain during the second round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Sergio Garcia let his frustration boil over — and it cost him.

During Sunday’s final round of the The Masters, the 2017 champion was issued a code of conduct warning after an outburst on the second hole that quickly spiraled into one of the most chaotic moments of the tournament.

What Happened on No. 2

After a poor tee shot on the par-5 second hole, Garcia’s reaction was immediate — and visible.

He slammed his club into the tee box multiple times, tearing up the turf before walking to a nearby cooler and smashing his driver, snapping the head off the shaft.

Under the Rules of Golf, Garcia was not allowed to replace the club, leaving him without a driver for the remainder of his round.

Moments later, the situation took another strange turn.

Garcia was seen briefly carrying the bag of fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm down the fairway while Rahm’s caddie attended to a bunker.

GettySergio Garcia and Jon Rahm speak during a practice round ahead of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Warning Issued by Masters Officials

The incident did not go unnoticed, quickly catching the attention of both officials and fans.

Competition committee chairman Geoff Yang met with Garcia on the fourth tee and issued a code of conduct warning for his actions.

According to multiple reports, this marks a rare enforcement of that type of warning at Augusta National — a tournament known for its strict standards of behavior and decorum.

Garcia Responds: “Sometimes It Happens”

Garcia addressed the moment after his round but did little to walk it back.

“Just obviously not super proud of it, but sometimes it happens,” he said.

When asked what Yang told him during the warning, Garcia declined to share details:
“I’m not going to tell you.”

A Costly Outburst — On and Off the Scorecard

The damage went beyond optics.

Without a driver, Garcia was forced to adjust the rest of his round on the fly — a significant disadvantage at Augusta, where distance and precision off the tee are critical.

The outburst also added to a difficult day overall. Garcia was already out of contention and struggling early, and the incident only deepened a frustrating final round.

Not the First Time

GettySergio Garcia jumps over a tributary of Rae’s Creek during the first round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

For those who have followed Garcia’s career, the moment felt familiar.

He has long played with visible emotion — a trait that has helped fuel his success, including his 2017 Masters win — but has also led to past incidents involving damaged greens and on-course frustration.

At Augusta, however, the margin for that kind of behavior is razor thin.

The Bigger Picture at Augusta

The 2026 Masters will ultimately be remembered for the drama at the top of the leaderboard.

But Garcia’s outburst served as a reminder of something else entirely — how quickly things can unravel, even on golf’s biggest stage.

At a place built on tradition and respect, moments like this don’t just stand out.

They linger.