Illness puts things in perspective for Garcia

A LIFE-THREATENING illness to a friend has put golf into perspective for Sergio Garcia.

Still waiting for his first major title after finishing joint third in the US Open - his ninth top 10 placing - Garcia spoke afterwards about his changed attitude.

“I have a friend that is only 24 and he’s got lung cancer,” said the 25-year-old Spaniard.

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