Waiting 27 years for something in golf is a very long time. But Sergio Garcia finally ended that long wait while playing in Australia.

On February 13, 2026, the Spanish golfer posted an X update celebrating his first-ever albatross in an official tournament. Garcia has been a pro since 1999, so, amazingly, it took him 27 years to get one. He was clearly super excited about finally reaching that big moment.

Garcia's X update read, "After 27 years of being a professional golfer, I got my first Albatross in official tournament play! What a place to achieve it, way down under."

What made Garcia's feat even better was the time and place of the event. The Spaniard made the double eagle during the LIV Golf Adelaide in Australia, adding another big moment to his long career around the world.

He has won 36 times and even won the Masters, but this was one thing he had never done before, which made it extra special.

Garcia's Rarest Shot and Joins an Elite Group

An albatross is one of the rarest shots in golf. It means scoring three under par on one hole, usually by getting the ball in the hole in two shots on a par 5. It happens even less than a hole-in-one, even for pros.

That’s why when someone makes one, especially in a big tournament, it’s a really big deal.

Most Tour players never make one in a real tournament, even after playing thousands of rounds. Garcia played at the top level for 27 years before he finally did it and joined that special group.

The Garcia did not say which hole it happened on or if it came from a second shot on a par 5. But from the way he celebrated on X, it was clear he knew how big that moment was for him.

Garcia has played in Ryder Cups, major championships, and tournaments all around the world. He’s experienced almost everything professional golf can offer. But somehow, even after all that, he had never made this rare score until Thursday in Australia.

Fans who’ve followed his career through all the ups and downs could feel how happy he was. It showed that even experienced champions can still feel real joy from golf’s crazy, unexpected moments.

Garcia joined LIV Golf in 2022, which gave him chances to play in more events around the world outside the regular PGA Tour schedule. That move took him to different places, including countries where he has always played well.

Do you think Garcia finally making an albatross after 27 years proves just how rare that score really is?

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Written by

Sneha Abraham

Edited by

Souvik Roy