Home, sweet home. That’s what Andalucia was like for the Spain-born Sergio Garcia. An apparent career high, Garcia’s feat at Valderamma is proof of his finesse, both as an individual player and as a captain. Garcia, an honorary member of the GC, has long awaited this kind of opportunity for this venue. For him,

His efforts to bring glory to the nation have reaped him benefits personally (and monetarily) as well. He has managed to emerge victorious on the Spanish greens, as he defeated Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri in a playoff. His team, Fireballs GC includes Abraham Ancer, Eugenio Chacarra, and David Puig, and it also won.

Out of the $25 million prize purse, Garcia achieved $4 million for his concentrated individual efforts. In addition to this, his Fireballs GC team received $3 million, bringing the sweet price of victory to $7 million for Garcia in Andalucia. But the win did not come all too easy for this Spaniard in his homeland.

Both his wins, individual and team, came at the cost of hard-earned playoffs. For the individual leg of the event, Garcia went toe-to-toe with Anirban Lahiri. This was Garcia’s third playoff this season, and the experience surely came in handy. On the other hand, his team, Fireballs GC engaged in a playoff with Bryson DeChambeau and Co.’s Crushers GC.

Describing his accomplishment, Garcia said, “I’m very lucky, I feel it every time wherever I go, but obviously on my home turf and here at Valderrama where I’ve done so well, I always feel it. That’s one of the main reasons why I love playing here. Not only the difficulty and the beauty of the course but the support that we get here, it’s amazing.” But what were Garcia’s plans after the conclusion of the event?

Sergio Garcia’s plans the night after grabbing a hefty check at Valderamma

His dual win was not the only highlight for the Spaniard this weekend. His joy got sweeter when victory came on all fronts for his homeland. Describing what makes this highlight stronger, Garcia said, “Not only that, but also Carlos winning. Alcaraz won today. Hopefully Spain wins tonight. It would be an unbelievable weekend.”

Standing true to his comments as a true Spanish sports lover was Garcia’s plan the night following his win. When he was asked where he was going to be at 9:00 p.m., his answer was clear. “On the couch watching the game,” said the high-spirited Spanish ace. He’d be watching the UEFA Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, rooting for the former, tonight. And maybe, Spain will win, after all, this week has been filled with bliss for the Andalucia host country.

What do you think about the big bucks that Sergio Garcia and Co. made at Real Club Valderamma?