Higgo splits caddie after late tee‑time penalty
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- Garrick Higgo was penalized two shots for being one minute late to his opening tee time at the PGA Championship, turning a 3‑under 67 into a 69.
- Austin Gaugert was reported to have been screaming at Higgo to get to the tee box, and Higgo later said his casual approach contributed to the tardiness.
- Garrick Higgo missed the cut by one shot after the penalty, ending his PGA run early.
- Garrick Higgo split with caddie Austin Gaugert and will be paired with Nick Cavendish‑Pell for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Why it matters: Higgo loses the chance at a higher PGA finish and associated prize money, while his former caddie Austin Gaugert loses a marquee client; the new partnership with Nick Cavendish‑Pell could reshape Higgo’s performance at the CJ Cup.
