Sergio Garcia returns to Medinah Country Club next week for the Ryder Cup.
It is fitting that he qualified for the European team because Medinah was the scene of his most famous shot. During the 1999 PGA Championship, the 19-year old found his ball up against a tree on the 16th hole.
He closed his eyes and….
By the way, Garcia won’t find the tree for his return trip to Medinah. It died a few years ago. However, the memories remain.