Ten fun facts about Sergio Garcia
Fact 1
He has won over 20 international tournaments, including The Players Championship in 2008.
Fact 2
He reached a career high ranking of 2nd after winning the HSBC Champions tournament in November 2008.
Fact 3
García has spent much of his career in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
Fact 4He first achieved worldwide prominence with a duel against Tiger Woods in the 1999 PGA Championship, where he eventually finished second.
Fact 5He was the youngest Tour winner since Tiger Woods in 1996 at age 20.
Fact 6Garcia is also an avid poker player, having played on the Poker Stars tour.
Fact 7He has achieved career earnings of over $28 million.
Fact 8García began playing golf at the age of three and was taught by his father, Victor, who is a club professional in Madrid, Spain.
Fact 9He was a star player as a junior, winning his club championship at age 12.
Fact 10In 1995, García also became the youngest player to win the European Amateur.
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