With the Masters starting this week, plenty of players are getting ready to tee up. More than a few of them are confident in their skills and are eyeing the trophy. Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau are giving Scottie Scheffler a run for his money. Others are coming in fresh off the winners’ podium in recent events, looking to bring that energy into the tournament. However, one player is not feeling the best going into the Masters, and that player is Sergio Garcia.
Sergio Garcia And The Masters
Back in 2017, Garcia managed to win the Masters Tournament and earned himself a green jacket. Since then, it has not been good for Garcia. Out of the seven times he has played the Masters since then, he has missed the cut six times. He knows that he needs to switch up his strategy and close the gap in order to make it this year. Competition is going to be incredibly stiff, especially with the aforementioned Rahm DeChambeau and Scheffler. Even McIlroy is coming back after his 2025 Grand Slam victory. Many players, like Gary Woodland, have specifically taken time off just to prepare themselves.
Garcia At The Augusta National
Players are already arriving at the venue and taking some practice time early in the week. Sergio Garcia is one of those players. During his rounds, he was talking to fans and getting a feel for the course, but he was off during that time. When asked about how he felt about his game, Garcia gave the following answer.
“Not super happy at the moment, but we’re working, and we’ll see,” Garcia said. “We’ll see what happens throughout the week. Yeah, at the moment I’m not feeling amazing.”
Not the best thing to hear from a player before the big game. Garcia’s confidence is not quite there. However, he is also trying to look on the brighter side of things to stay somewhat positive. For one, the forecast shows little rain, and the fields should be firm and fair during the tournament. Garcia is also taking a positive look at some of the past tournaments he has played.
“There’s obviously good and bad, I guess,” Garcia said. “But fortunately, there’s some really good moments here. You try to think a little bit of some of those that you’ve lived in the past, and hopefully you get more to build on.”
Almost Time For The Masters
With how Garcia is feeling so close to the Masters, it doesn’t sound like it would fill fans with confidence. He has had a rough history with the tournament after his win, so it isn’t an unwarranted feeling. His positive outlook on the field and his memories are a good start, though. As stated before, all the best players are aiming for the win, even Rory McIlroy is looking to add another Masters trophy to his collection. At the moment, however, Sergio Garcia is not feeling too good about his own skill, and that may affect how he plays this weekend.
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