For a while now, Sergio Garcia has been making headlines. His omission from the 2023 PGA Championship due to the Spaniard’s declining world ranking recently caused an uproar among the golf world and has caused all of the recent controversy. But fortunately, now his fans have found joy once more, with the 43-year-old en route to the third major of the year!

Garcia was looking for alternative options to qualify for the 2023 U.S. Open after failing to qualify for the second major of the season. The Spaniard competed in the national championship qualifiers at the Northwood Club and Bent Tree in Dallas recently and booked a place in the upcoming major. And in the process of getting back to the majors, Garcia also made his way back into the hearts of the golf world!

Sergio Garcia impresses a PGA Tour star with his skilled play on the course

The one-time major winner has dropped to the 206th spot in the world rankings after joining LIV Golf last year. This ranking also puts him out of the third major of the season. Hence, the skilled golfer took to the national championship qualifiers to earn himself a spot back in the major. And not only was he able to do so, but he also impressed all around him while achieving it, including his partner, Scott Harrington!

Harrington played with the 2017 Masters winner at the Northwood Club and Bent Tree yesterday. Sergio Garcia made it through the qualifiers to make it to the U.S. Open. If this big news wasn’t impressive enough, the 43-year-old also went on to awe Harrington with his performance. After the match, the PGA Tour star texted his feelings to Dan Rapaport, who in turn posted them on Twitter.

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In the texts, Harrington wrote, “Haven’t played with tiger but have played with everybody else. Was first time with Sergio. In terms of putting the bat on the ball and shotmaking, it’s the most impressive I’ve seen.”

The 42-year-old added that he was stunned by the LIV Golf star’s hunger to do well, despite playing in front of only 30–50 spectators. While praising Garcia, he added that the Spaniard has an insane ability to flush the ball. Moreover, the PGA Tour pro announced to the golf world that the Spaniard had made his way to the 2023 U.S. Open.

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The Spanish golf great’s qualification, coupled with the high praise from Harrington, draws more attention to the former Green Jacket winner. And fans, of course, could not stay away!

Fans react to Garcia’s receiving high praise

After the text messages went online, it became one of the hottest topics of discussion. Fans flocked to it, expressing their thoughts on Garcia making it to the Open and his splendid performance that Harrington praised. Here are some things they had to say:

One golf enthusiast is excited to see Garcia at the next major.

Another fan was still upset about the 43-year-old’s absence from the PGA Championship.

One fan claimed that the Spaniard was a big name in the golf world.

Meanwhile, another fan blamed LIV for all of Garcia’s issues.

Fans also lashed out at the LIV star.

Another fan claimed he was no longer relevant!

One fan shows his respect for the Spaniard’s abilities.

Furthermore, fans made some harsh predictions for the U.S. Open.

Another loyal fan was happy for Garcia’s success.

Evidently, fans had mixed feelings about the 43-year-old’s qualification for the third major of the year. While fans were looking forward to it, others were trolling the Spaniard. Which side of that fence do you stand on?

What are your views on Sergio Garcia’s presence at the U.S. Open? Let us know in the comments below.

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