How Sergio Garcia joins his heroes Ballesteros and Olazabal
Augusta — Sergio Garcia ended nearly two decades of Major heartbreak when he beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the US Masters on Sunday on what would have been the 60th birthday of his hero, the late Seve Ballesteros. After four runner-up finishes and years of self-doubt, Spain’s Garcia finally delivered the long-awaited title that seemed destined to forever elude him. His 12-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole dropped into the cup at the par-four 18th, triggering a huge cheer from an Augusta National gallery that began chanting his name after willing him across the line. As his ball disappeared, Garcia crouched, clenched his fists and let out a mighty scream of pure joy releasing years of frustration, his 74 Major starts the most made by any professional golfer before a first win. "I did think about, am I ever going to win one?" admitted Garcia. "I’ve had so many good chances and either I lost them or someone has done something extraordinary to beat me. So it did cross my m...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.