Sergio Garcia

Garcia came up three shots shy of extending his run at the major into a 26th successive year.

Garcia was unable to claim one of the five places on offer in the 36-hole qualifying event at West Lancashire.

The former Ryder Cup team-mates fell out following Garcia’s move to LIV Golf.

Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter were also fined.

The Ryder Cup stalwarts are now officially no longer eligible to feature in the biennial event.

It was the Spaniard’s first major title at the 74th attempt.

The Spaniard lost his cool.

The Spaniard claimed his first major title at Augusta National.

Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia kept Europe’s slim hopes alive.

The United States hold a 9-3 advantage.