Garcia still searching for Masters form

SERGIO Garcia has a new bride and a Green Jacket, but what he lacks is the form that brought him a major breakthrough at the Masters.

“The last month and a half, it just hasn’t felt as fluid as it usually does,” the 37-year-old Spaniard said on Wednesday.

“It was definitely better at Augusta for sure. My swing was behaving a little bit more the way I want it.

“That doesn’t mean that I’m playing badly. I don’t see all the shots the way I want them. But it doesn’t mean that I’m hitting the ball poorly.

“I’ve always been a feel player. So if I feel something that works and I can ride that feeling throughout the week, then we should be fine. If not, we’ll fight with what we have and try to do the best possible.”

Garcia married Angela Akins on June 30 in Texas with singer Kenny G performing. Garcia wore the Green Jacket he won in April when he captured the Masters for his first Major title in his 74th Major start.

And while his golfing isn’t where it was four months ago at Augusta National, fifth-ranked Garcia has already had a successful season no matter what unfolds at the year’s last Major.

Since the Masters, Garcia’s best showing was a runner-up effort at the European Tour’s BMW International. But he hasn’t cracked the top-10 otherwise, sharing 21st at the US Open, 37th at the British Open and 39th last week in Akron.

“I’m not coming in with the best momentum in the world right now, but we are going to go out there and hopefully be as committed as possible, be confident and hit some good shots,” Garcia said. “Because the way the course is playing right now, we’re going to need it.” — AFP