Early PGA Championship Sleeper Picks
3. Sergio Garcia
Jul 20, 2015; St. Andrews, Fife, SCT; Sergio Garcia tees off on the first hole during the final round of the 144th Open Championship at St. Andrews – Old Course. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Garcia is another golfer on this list looking for his first career major victory.
He only has four top-10 finishes this season, but he’s been a model of consistency. In 12 events, He has 7 top-25 finishes, and has made the cut all 12 times. He also has two second place finishes. So far this season, he ranks fourth in scoring average (69.726) and strokes gained: tee-to-green (1.593).
The Spaniard may not have a major victory, but he’s finished in the top-five on six different occasions throughout his career. Garcia has a legitimate chance to take the next step in his career and finally bring home his first major victory.
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