KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY (SAUDI ARABIA) - Spain's Sergio Garcia was disqualified from the inaugural Saudi International on Saturday for serious misconduct. Garcia thus became the first player on the European Tour to be disqualified under Rule 1.2a, which deals with conduct expected from players. Garcia apologised for his behaviour and said in a statement released by the Tour: "I respect the decision of my disqualification. "In frustration, I damaged a couple of greens, for which I apologise, and I have informed my fellow players it will never happen again." Garcia was playing with Italy’s Renato Paratore, and was later seen involved in long discussions with the Tour officials, including chief executive Keith Pelley.

Source: Bangkok Post February 02, 2019 14:48 UTC