Sergio Garcia misses Open qualifier due to stomach issue after lunch

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sergio Garcia misses Open qualifier due to stomach issue after lunch

Summary

Sergio Garcia failed to qualify for the Open Championship after experiencing stomach issues during the final qualifying round at West Lancashire Golf Club in Blundellsands, England, on June 30. Garcia shot a 4-under 68 in the morning but struggled after a lunchtime lasagna left him feeling nauseous, leading to a second-round 75. He finished tied for 35th, missing a playoff opportunity by seven shots. This marks the third time in four years that the 46-year-old LIV player will miss the Open, having previously tied for 35th in the event last year.

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By the Numbers

•Garcia shot 4-under 68 in the first round.
•Stomach issues arose after eating lasagna during lunch.
•He recorded a second-round score of 75.
•Garcia missed the playoff for the final qualifying spots by seven shots.
•Matthew Jordan, Sam Bairstow, Kazuma Kobori, Tiger Christensen, and Josele Ballester qualified.

Latest Updates

1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Sergio Garcia claims lunch time lasagna (literally) spoiled his Open chances
8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Sergio Garcia blames lasagne after missing out on the Open: ‘I felt like I was going to vomit’
5:02 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Just felt nauseous': Sergio Garcia blames lasagna for Open shortcoming
10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sergio Garcia misses at Open final qualifying after lasagna issue

What they're saying

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Some lunchtime lasagna apparently helped do in Garcia as the 46-year-old LIV player failed to advance out of Open final qualifying on Tuesday at West Lancs.
— Yahoo Sports