Golfer Garcia scores birdie, not quite eagle, in U.S. Tax Court

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia has won a U.S. Tax Court ruling that could have repercussions for famous international sports stars who cash in on corporate sponsorship deals, tax professionals said on Friday.

In a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over a $1.7 million (1.1 million pounds) tax bill, the court ruled largely, though not entirely, in Garcia's favour. Lawyers said others might benefit from the ruling, depending on how their home countries tax royalties.