Sergio sparkles as Woods has trouble

Sergio Garcia overcame early nerves and remained the man to catch in the Open at Carnoustie today – with more than a little help from an off-form Tiger Woods.

Sergio Garcia overcame early nerves and remained the man to catch in the Open at Carnoustie today – with more than a little help from an off-form Tiger Woods.

But now comes the hard part for the 27-year-old Spaniard. Twelve times he has finished in the top 10 in majors, but not once yet has he achieved victory.

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