Sergio Garcia labelled the rough as “dangerous” after struggling to a four-over-par 76 in the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
Garcia suffered a shoulder injury in the pre-tournament pro-am and exacerbated the problem hitting from the thick rough on Thursday, the Spaniard needing treatment from a European Tour physio for three holes.
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