Quick Info
| Profession | Professional golfer |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Borriol, Castellón, Spain |
Latest News about Sergio García Fernández
Sergio García faced controversy at the 2026 Masters Tournament after violently striking his driver against the tee box in frustration, breaking the club's head. The incident led to an official warning from Augusta National officials for violating the tournament's conduct code, which operates on a three-level penalty system where a second infraction would result in two penalty strokes and a third would lead to immediate disqualification. García finished the tournament in 52nd place with a total score of 8 over par.
Reports indicate that Sergio García is planning to return to the DP World Tour in 2027 after taking a hiatus from his membership with the European golf circuit. The announcement comes as García continues his participation in LIV Golf events, including the 2026 Masters where he competed as captain of the Fireballs GC team.
Sergio García is closing in on his 17th DP World Tour title at the Bapco Energy's Bahrain Championship, where he is tied for third with Patrick Reed heading into the final round. The 46-year-old Spaniard, who won the Masters in 2017, expressed confidence that he would secure the victory 'very soon' if not in the immediate tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Sergio García Fernández is a Spanish professional golfer known for his powerful swing and competitive spirit on the European Tour, PGA Tour, and LIV Golf. | |
| He is the son of Víctor García, a renowned golf coach who introduced him to the sport at age 3. | |
| García won the 2017 Masters Tournament, becoming the first Spanish golfer to win the event and the 56th overall Masters champion. | |
| He has been a consistent Ryder Cup player for Europe, holding the record for the all-time leading points scorer for the European team. | |
| García is also the chairman of CF Borriol, a local football team in his hometown. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'10" - 5'11" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 180 lbs |
Personal Life
| Residence | Castellón, Spain |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Angela Akins (m. 2017) |
Family
| Father | Víctor García (golf coach) |
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| Mother | Consuelo García |
Career
| Turned Professional | 1999 |
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| Tours | European Tour, PGA Tour, LIV Golf |
| Major Wins | 2017 Masters Tournament |
| Other Notable Wins |
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| PGA Tour Wins | 11 |
| European Tour Wins | 16 |
| Total Professional Wins | 36+ |
| Highest World Ranking | 2nd |
| Ryder Cup | Youngest qualifier, all-time leading points scorer for Europe |
| Other | Chairman of CF Borriol football team, Captain of Fireballs GC (LIV Golf) |
| Swing | Right |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sergigarcia/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/sergigarciaofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/sergigarcia |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started playing golf at age 3 under father's guidance. | |
| 2. Won club championship at age 12. | |
| 3. Made cut in European Tour event at age 15. | |
| 4. Won Catalan Open as amateur at 17. | |
| 5. Lowest amateur score in 1999 Masters. | |
| 6. Founded Sergio Garcia Foundation in 2002 for disabled children. | |
| 7. Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation supports children's healthcare. |