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 4
He first achieved worldwide prominence with a duel against Tiger Woods in the 1999 PGA Championship, where he eventually finished second.
Fact 5
He was the youngest Tour winner since Tiger Woods in 1996 at age 20.
Fact 6
Garcia is also an avid poker player, having played on the Poker Stars tour.
Fact 7
He has achieved career earnings of over $28 million.
Fact 8
García began playing golf at the age of three and was taught by his father, Victor, who is a club professional in Madrid, Spain.
Fact 9
He was a star player as a junior, winning his club championship at age 12.
Fact 10
In 1995, García also became the youngest player to win the European Amateur.
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