Sergio Garcia's fiery temper flared again at Augusta National, but this time it came with an official warning. The 2017 Masters champion found himself in hot water after a dramatic outburst on the second tee during the final round.

Frustrated with his play, Garcia took a mighty swing at the tee box with his driver after his shot. When the ball found a bunker, his anger boiled over, and he slammed the same club against a nearby water cooler. For a player known for his passionate—and sometimes volatile—emotions on the course, it was a familiar, if unwelcome, scene.

The reaction from the famously strict Masters officials was swift. Geoff Yang, Chairman of the Masters Tournament Rules and Competition Committees, was waiting for Garcia on the fourth green to deliver a message. The details of that conversation, revealed by CBS analyst Johnson Wagner, show Augusta National is taking a new, firmer stance on player conduct.

According to Wagner, who discussed the incident with a PGA Tour rules official, Augusta National had quietly implemented a new code of conduct policy for the 2024 tournament. This policy, which other major tours are also looking to adopt, sets clear consequences for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Yang's message to Garcia was direct: the tee-box incident counted as his first official infraction under this new policy. Garcia was told that any further breach during the round would result in "serious consequences," potentially including stroke penalties or even disqualification. The warning served its purpose, as Garcia managed to complete his round without another major incident, though the moment was a stark reminder that even major champions are expected to uphold the decorum of the game, especially at a place as tradition-steeped as The Masters.