Golf Channel · Feb 2, 2019
Garcia disqualified from Saudi event for purposefully damaging greens
Sergio Garcia was disqualified from the Saudi International because of "serious misconduct" on Saturday.
Garcia was accused by fellow players of purposefully hitting his clubs into the surface of the greens causing damage. Garcia posted a 1-over 71 in the third round, but was ultimately disqualified by the European Tour via Rule 1.2a.
This is how the USGA explains Rule 1.2a, which relates to player conduct, under the new Rules of Golf:
It declares that players are expected to play in the spirit of the game by acting with integrity, showing consideration to others and taking good care of the course.