Higgo splits with caddie after missing tee time and US PGA cut
Garrick Higgo has parted ways with his caddie Austin Gaugert after a penalty for missing his tee time led to him missing the cut at the US PGA Championship. The South African golfer received a two-stroke penalty during the first round, which ultimately cost him a chance to advance. Higgo has since re-hired his former caddie Nick Cavendish-Pell for upcoming tournaments.
- ▪Garrick Higgo received a two-stroke penalty for being late to his tee time at the US PGA Championship.
- ▪He missed the cut by a single shot after the penalty affected his score.
- ▪Higgo has re-hired his former caddie Nick Cavendish-Pell for future tournaments.
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Higgo splits with caddie after missing US PGA cutImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Higgo is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour and has three victories onthe DP World TourPublished18 minutes agoGarrick Higgo has split with caddie Austin Gaugert after a penalty for being late for his tee time contributed to him missing the cut at the US PGA Championship.Higgo, 27, received a two-stroke penalty for tardiness during the first round at Aronimink last week.Tournament officials said Higgo was "not within the area defined as the starting point at his starting time".After the penalty cost him the chance to tie the lead at 67 in the first round, the South African missed the cut by a single shot.England's Aaron Rai went on to win the US PGA, becoming the first Englishman to do so in 107…
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