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Garcia apologizes for ‘fried chicken’ remark

By Korea Herald

Published : May 22, 2013 - 20:26

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Sergio Garcia (left) and Tiger Woods. (AP-Yonhap News) Sergio Garcia (left) and Tiger Woods. (AP-Yonhap News)
Sergio Garcia is apologizing for saying he would “serve fried chicken’’ while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner.

The British newspaper The Guardian reports Garcia was asked in jest while on stage at the European Tour’s awards dinner Tuesday night if he would invite Woods to dinner during the U.S. Open.

The Guardian reports Garcia said: “We will have him round every night. We will serve fried chicken.”

The newspaper says Garcia released a statement through the European Tour: “I apologize for any offence that may have been caused by my comment on stage during The European Tour Players’ Awards dinner. I answered a question that was clearly made towards me as a joke with a silly remark, but in no way was the comment meant in a racist manner.”

Garcia has acknowledged not getting along with Woods. 

(AP)