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Sergio Garcia

The latest stories and features on golfer Sergio Garcia, including professional golf news and updates.

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9 Jan 1980

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last updated:

7 October, 2024

Asian Tour

China’s Li Haotong rolls back the years at Asian Tour event in Macau

Surprised Chinese golfer cards seven-under-par 63 in first round of International Series event at Macau Golf & Country Club.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour teeing up events in US and Europe, eyes global expansion alongside LIV

14 Mar 2024 - 6:14PMvideocam

Asian Tour

Kho torn between respecting his heroes and beating them at International Series Macau

12 Mar 2024 - 6:35PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s event in Oman offers glimpse of what golf’s future could look like

International Series season opener in Middle East takes place a week before LIV Golf Jeddah, and has attracted 21 players from the team circuit.

21 Feb 2024 - 1:50PM

Asian Tour

Dragon Kho ready to embrace discomfort as year of opportunity approaches

Taichi Kho begins his second season as a professional golfer this week, carrying a ‘deep, inner-rooted confidence’ that he belongs at the highest level.

12 Feb 2024 - 8:00AM

LIV Golf

Joaquin Niemann opens new season with ‘amazing’ 59 at LIV Golf Mayakoba

Chilean captain of Torque GC hits course record 12 under at El Camaleon Golf Course, five shots clear of field in Playa del Carmen.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:15PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

6 Dec 2023 - 7:54PM

Jon Rahm of Spain is among the players who have been linked with a switch to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Photo: AP

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Omega Masters golf tournament made a star-studded return

The Swiss event, held every year at the stunning Golf Club de Crans-Sur-Sierre at the Crans-Montana resort, has hosted scores of star golfers over the years, and many more celebrity onlookers

25 Sep 2023 - 10:00AM

Asian Tour

Tight at the top as 6 share lead on opening day of St Andrews Bay Championship

Mito Pereira, David Puig, Anirban Lahiri among group of six players to shoot 6-under-par 66 on opening day of International Series event.

25 Aug 2023 - 9:54AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf officials quietly confident circuit is here to stay despite PGA deal

Refusal to become embroiled in a public ‘he said, she said’ exchange with those on the PGA Tour’s side highlights belief in their process, they say.

11 Jul 2023 - 5:26PM

LIV Golf

Scott Vincent happy to make most of ‘incredible journey’ as LIV Golf returns to UK

With the battle for places in the top 24 and a guaranteed spot for next year on the line, Vincent focused on staying in the present as LIV enters second half of 2023 season.

8 Jul 2023 - 3:39PM

LIV Golf

Kokrak finds missing clubs, share of lead at LIV Golf stop in Spain

Jason Kokrak and Dustin Johnson post matching four-under-par 67s to take one-shot lead over Anirban Lahiri at Valderrama.

1 Jul 2023 - 9:25AM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour must have ‘seat at the table’ when golf’s future is decided, says CEO

Commissioner Cho Minn Thant says he is ‘pretty confident’ that his organisation’s opinion will be relevant.

9 Jun 2023 - 7:43PM

Asian Tour commissioner and CEO Cho Minn Thant pictured during the pro-am ahead of the PIF Saudi International in February. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf

PGA Tour and LIV Golf announce stunning decision to merge

‘After two years of disruption and distraction, this is a historic day for the game we all know and love,’ PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says.

7 Jun 2023 - 3:30AM

Sergio Garcia was among the players who had joined the breakaway LIV Golf circuit. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Alex Yang wins US Open spot, will be first Hongkonger in a men’s golf major

Stanford University student comes through qualifying tournament at Tacoma Country and Golf Club.

6 Jun 2023 - 4:19PM

LIV Golf

Golf war intensifies as DP World Tour fines Asian Tour players over LIV events

Another 26 golfers hit with fines of up to US$126,000 for each LIV tournament they played in without permission.

12 May 2023 - 7:04PM

LIV Golf

Ryder Cup heroes Westwood, Garcia and Poulter quit European tour over LIV stance

Move comes in response to hefty fines the European tour boss Keith Pelley imposed for playing on the new circuit.

4 May 2023 - 10:13AM

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood sitting in Tuktuks ahead at the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok. Photo: LIV Golf

Asian Tour

Asian Tour’s growing popularity a sign golf’s status quo is changing

International Series will have 10 events this year, including 1 at the sport’s spiritual home, and with the DP World Tour ‘weaker than at any stage in its history’ the Asian Tour can challenge the game’s hierarchy.

17 Apr 2023 - 8:00AM

Banking & finance

Credit Suisse collapse leaves Federer, Garcia in limbo over sponsorship deals

Swiss bank has long-standing deals with tennis and golf stars, as well as Switzerland’s national football team, but new owner UBS has own sports sponsorships, including with Formula One.

23 Mar 2023 - 12:48PM

Asian Tour

Kanaya comes of age on Asian Tour, seals International Series Oman win

Takumi Kanaya shoots final round one-under-par 71 to claim four-stroke victory at Al Mouj Golf Club, and claim first title outside Japan.

13 Feb 2023 - 12:22AM

Asian Tour

Refreshed Garcia chasing first win in 2 years, Shin grabs early lead in Oman

International Series gets under way at Al Mouj Golf with Canadian Yonggu Shin shooting 6-under 66 to finish first round a stroke ahead of Sergio Garcia

10 Feb 2023 - 9:03AM

Asian Tour

Asian Tour boss shocked by world ranking points given to PGA pro-am event

Winner of this week’s PGA Tour event, which includes host of celebrities and athletes, will get 10 more Official Golf World Ranking points than player who comes out on top at PIF Saudi International.

4 Feb 2023 - 5:00PM

Asian Tour

Shorts are in this season for fashion forward Asian Tour

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant reveals decision on Friday and says if it’s good enough for Wimbledon, it’s good enough for us.

3 Feb 2023 - 5:55PM

Asian Tour

Late Asian Tour invite has Hong Kong pair changing first wedding anniversary plans

Golfer Matthew Cheung is playing in this week’s PIF Saudi International and has wife Kaitlin caddying for him at the Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.

2 Feb 2023 - 8:30PM

Kaitlin Cheung (left) and husband Matthew Cheung wait on the 5th green during the first round of the PIF Saudi International. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf

Open champion Smith says golf’s world rankings in danger of becoming ‘obsolete’

Australian is still world No 4 despite switching to LIV Golf tournaments which do not get ranking points.

2 Feb 2023 - 10:30AM

Cameron Smith during Wednesday’s pro-am event ahead of the PIF Saudi International. Photo: Asian Tour.

LIV Golf

Garcia holding onto Ryder Cup dream, says Europe needs strongest team to beat US

Fit-again Sergio Garcia is eligible to play for Europe, but will need to be picked by captain Luke Donald because his membership of LIV Golf prevents him earning his way onto the team.

2 Feb 2023 - 2:45AM

Asian Tour

Cameron Smith to head strongest Asian Tour field, Cheung gets late Saudi invite

PIF Saudi International season opener at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club has 12 major winners in field.

31 Jan 2023 - 2:42PM

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