Sergio Garcia, the 45-year-old veteran golfer, displayed resilience during the final round of The Open Championship held at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. After suffering that critical early blow, he wasn’t down for the count. He ultimately ended up with an impressive 3-under 281, showcasing his incredible knack for bouncing back in heated situations.
Garcia ran into trouble very early on, as he snapped his driver in anger on the second hole after a bad tee shot. This situation could have knocked him off his game. Instead, he put all that out of his mind and focused on playing the golf course and shooting an incredible 68. It was his lone sub-70 effort all week, making it crucial to his tournament success.
On his way to hitting his target of birdies, Garcia showcased his all-around ability, making five birdies with the highlight coming on the par-5 No. 5. This birdie was perhaps more impressive considering his start from the tee box. It’s an indicator of his overall will and skill to convert difficult situations into high efficiency scoring plays.
That final score of 68 left room for improvement as it included two bogeys. Garcia’s overall play was impressive. His completion of the championship at 3 under par certainly shows his age, but even more so, his competitiveness.
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