Golfer Penalized for Late Arrival at PGA Championship
Summary
Garrick Higgo, a South African golfer, received a two-stroke penalty at the 2026 PGA Championship for arriving late to his starting point. He was allowed to play because he was less than five minutes late but started his round behind par as a result.Key Facts
- Garrick Higgo arrived late for his 7:18 a.m. tee time at the 2026 PGA Championship.
- The PGA of America defines a starting point area that players must be in on time; Higgo was not in the correct area.
- Higgo was given a two-stroke penalty but was allowed to play because his delay was under five minutes.
- A player arriving over five minutes late would be disqualified.
- Higgo began his round with a par on the first hole and a double bogey because of the penalty, totaling 2-over par initially.
- He is 1-over par through 10 holes after making two birdies and one bogey.
- German golfer Stephan Jager leads the tournament early at 4-under par.
- Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler is scheduled to tee off later in the day.
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