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Higgo Penalized Two Strokes, Misses Cut After Late Arrival

5/22/2026

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Garrick Higgo was penalized two strokes for arriving one minute late to his PGA Championship round, tee time 7:18 a.m. ET, arrival 7:19.
He shot a one-under 69 on Thursday, then a 76 on Friday, missing the cut by one shot.
After Caddie Austin Gaugert posted an Instagram note taking responsibility and the pair split, Higgo hired Nick Cavendish-Pell for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Observers said tee-time punctuality is essential.

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Garrick Higgo was penalized two strokes for arriving one minute late to his PGA Championship round, tee time 7:18 a.m. ET, arrival 7:19.
He shot a one-under 69 on Thursday, then a 76 on Friday, missing the cut by one shot.
After Caddie Austin Gaugert posted an Instagram note taking responsibility and the pair split, Higgo hired Nick Cavendish-Pell for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Observers said tee-time punctuality is essential.