Higgo splits with caddie after missing US PGA cut
Garrick Higgo has parted ways with his caddie Austin Gaugert following a missed cut at the US PGA Championship. A two-stroke penalty for being late to his tee time contributed to Higgo's early exit from the tournament. He has since re-hired his former caddie Nick Cavendish-Pell ahead of the upcoming CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
- ▪Garrick Higgo received a two-stroke penalty for tardiness during the first round 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 the next tournament.
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