Sergio Garcia takes heart for Masters despite Liv Golf Miami play-off defeat
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia is setting his sights on another shot at the Green Jacket at Augusta this week. Despite narrowly missing out on victory at the LIV Golf Miami event on Sunday, Garcia remains optimistic about his chances. Leading overnight, Garcia was in contention for his first title win since 2020 but ultimately…
Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia is setting his sights on another shot at the Green Jacket at Augusta this week. Despite narrowly missing out on victory at the LIV Golf Miami event on Sunday, Garcia remains optimistic about his chances. Leading overnight, Garcia was in contention for his first title win since 2020 but ultimately ended up tied with Dean Burmester, losing out to the South African in a play-off at Doral.
This marked Garcia’s second play-off defeat in five LIV Golf events this year, but he remains positive, expressing satisfaction with his competitiveness leading up to his return to the scene of his 2017 Masters triumph. Reflecting on his performance, Garcia acknowledged the disappointment of not clinching the win but emphasized the importance of being in contention. Despite not feeling completely comfortable with his swing, Garcia drew parallels to his performance at Mayakoba in February, expressing hope for improvement and another chance at victory.
With Burmester and Garcia finishing on 11 under par, one better than Matthew Wolff, and Tyrrell Hatton’s challenge fading, Garcia remains focused on the challenge ahead at Augusta. Aware of the demanding nature of the course, Garcia is determined to play well and position himself for contention. Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm, who finished alongside Hatton, emphasized the value of preparing on challenging courses like the one at LIV Golf Miami, highlighting the mental toughness required.
Looking ahead to the Masters, Garcia, along with Hatton and Rahm, recognizes the importance of competitive rounds leading up to the major championship. Despite acknowledging areas for improvement, such as his performance off the tee, Garcia remains confident in his game and the opportunity to contend at Augusta. As one of the 13 LIV Golf stars heading to the Masters, Garcia is ready to embrace the challenge and strives to put himself in contention for another shot at the prestigious Green Jacket.
