As the Masters 2017 champion, Sergio Garcia took home a whopping $1.98 million, the largest payout in Masters history. He'll also get a green jacket and a place in the eternal golfing lore.
The Masters is one of golf’s greatest, most unique traditions. (The slogan indicating as much is corny but not inaccurate.) The most memorable thing about any Masters tournament is the competition itself, with the green jacket ceremony not far behind. But winning nearly $2 million for your efforts isn’t such a bad thing, either.
The next major on the schedule is the U.S. Open in June, taking place at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The purse for that event will be a record $12 million. The takeaway here is that if you can get it and then win majors in it, professional golf is really good work.
Garcia, 37, was born in Spain in 1980 before his family moved to the United States. He’s the second of three kids, all of whom play or have played the sport. His father has coached each of his children throughout their lifetime, with Sergio undoubtedly being the most successful of them all.
Here’s what you need to know about the Garcia family shared by Heavy.com.
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