SERGIO GARCIA says it was not just the ‘Spirit of Seve’ that inspired him to Masters glory – it was also his fiancee telling him: “Don’t forget to be amazing”. He took that advice to heart, and edged out Justin Rose with a birdie at the first play-off hole, providing a fitting climax to one […]
SERGIO GARCIA’S journey from amateur sensation to Masters champion has been a long and incredible one – and I’m proud to have followed him every step of the way. When a 19 year Garcia won his first professional title at the Irish Open in 1999, I was amazed to see him board the flight taking us […]
COMMENTATOR Peter Alliss caused a sexism row by referring to the short skirt worn by golf hero Sergio Garcia’s fiancee. The 86-year-old made the off mic remark about Angela Akins in BBC coverage of The Masters. As images were shown of Angela, 31, reacting to Sergio’s win, Alliss’s muffled voice was heard saying: “She’s got […]
JUSTIN ROSE led the chorus of applause in honour of newly-crowned Masters champion Sergio Garcia. The Englishman was beaten on the first play-off hole by El Nino at Augusta last night, as he claimed his first Major at the 74th attempt. What an awesome new jacket, the members of Augusta National GC gave me tonight, […]
SERGIO GARCIA finally won his first major as he was awarded with the green jacket following an epic play-off at Augusta. The Spaniard went head-to-head with Justin Rose after they both finished 72 holes on nine under par. But on what would have been the late Seve Ballesteros’ 60th birthday, the 37-year-old holed a birdie […]