Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia looks set to escape further punishment following his shock disqualification from the inaugural Saudi International.
Garcia was disqualified for "serious misconduct" under rule 1.2a after admitting to damaging greens on the front nine of Royal Greens Golf & Country Club during Saturday's third round.
The Spaniard apologised for his actions in a statement which read: "I respect the decision of my disqualification. In frustration, I damaged a couple of greens, for which I apologise, and I have informed my fellow players it will never happen again."
England's Robert Rock, who was in a group playing behind Garcia, appeared willing to forgive and forget, telling the press: "I have spoken to Sergio about it. He faced up to it and we are fine. Everyone makes a mistake at some point.
"It was scuff marks and also a mark that appeared to have been made by what looked to have been a putter. Scuff marks really show up on these grainy greens.
"Even if you drag the sole of your shoe without meaning to, it pulls up the grass. The greens are good with no bald patches and scuff marks certainly show up."
It's far from Garcia's first brush with authority and led to calls on social media for the 39-year-old to face a hefty fine or suspension.
"The incident is over. We have dealt with it. Sergio has apologised to the players and we move on," said European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley.
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