Golf-Garcia to miss first British Open in 25 years

FILE PHOTO: Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2023 Spain's Sergio Garcia hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

(Reuters) - Sergio Garcia will miss the British Open for the first time since 1997 after coming up short in a qualifying event on Tuesday.

The 2017 Masters champion, who plays on the LIV Golf circuit, was competing for one of five remaining spots at a 36-hole event at West Lancashire Golf Club. The 2017 Masters champion finished tied for sixth, missing out by three shots.