'Sanderson Farms Champ' Garcia: "A Victory Dedicated to My Family"

To Enzo, my second son born in April, "First Victory," two uncles died from COVID-19 "Condolences to my father"

Sergio Garcia Family

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "With my family."

Sergio Garcia (Spain) triumphed at the Sanderson Farms Championship (total prize money $6.6 million) held at Jackson Golf Club (par 72) in Mississippi, USA, on the 5th (Korean time), securing his 11th PGA Tour victory after a long 3 years and 6 months since the 2017 Masters. He cheered, "My first child, Azelia, has seen me win on the European Tour before," adding, "My second, Enzo, is the first time."

He married Angela Akins, who worked as a reporter for the Golf Channel in the US in 2017, and their first daughter was born in 2018. It is interesting that Garcia named his daughter after the nickname of the 13th hole (par 5) at Augusta National Golf Club, the venue of the Masters, called 'Azelia.' During his victory, although his tee shot flew into the rough and he was shaken, he succeeded in a par save, then secured the win with a birdie on the 14th hole (par 4) and an eagle on the 15th hole (par 5). He welcomed his second son last April.

Garcia shared a sad story, saying, "Two of my uncles passed away due to COVID-19." He said, "My father is going through a hard time, so I want to dedicate this trophy to my father and my late uncles." He also expressed confidence about reclaiming the top spot at the Masters in November after three years. Revealing his hunter instinct, he said, "I felt I could win because my performance in this tournament was good."

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