Later, he issued a press release through a pool reporter, explaining the behavior as frustration and disappointment, understandable given his high expectations. As we learned with Tiger Woods , Garcia is human. Just because he has a dynamite game and a bubbly personality, doesn't mean he's immune from pressure, gorse and three-putts. Most thought he was kidding, but he wasn't. Like Woods, Garcia is learning on the fly and gaining more experience every day.
Golf is a fickle sport.
One minute you're bulletproof, the next down in the dumps. After his collapse at Carnoustie, some critics claimed he was overrated and in over his head. I'm very proud of myself,'' said Garcia, who equaled the competitive course record. It seemed like I had something to prove. This is only his 29th tournament as a pro and his second appearance in a major championship.