Garrick Higgo splits from caddie after costly two-stroke penalty for missing PGA Championship tee time: report
Garrick Higgo has parted ways with his caddie Austin Gaugert following a two-stroke penalty incurred for missing his tee time at the PGA Championship. He has hired Nick Cavendish-Pell, with whom he has previously worked, to replace Gaugert. The penalty proved costly as Higgo missed the cut by just one stroke after shooting a 1-under 69 and a 76 in the tournament.
- ▪Garrick Higgo was penalized two strokes for being late to his tee time at the PGA Championship.
- ▪He has replaced caddie Austin Gaugert with Nick Cavendish-Pell.
- ▪Higgo missed the cut by one stroke after shooting a 1-under 69 and a 76.
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Golf Garrick Higgo splits from caddie after costly two-stroke penalty for missing PGA Championship tee time: report Nick Cavendish-Pell will replace Austin Gaugert on Higgo's bag By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 19, 2026 3:23pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Garrick Higgo, who was penalized two strokes for missing his opening-round tee time of the PGA Championship last week, has reportedly split from his caddie.
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