'My caddie was yelling at me' - late Higgo denied US PGA lead
Summary
South African golfer Garrick Higgo was given a two-shot penalty at the US PGA Championship because he arrived late to the first tee by about one minute. Despite this, he finished his round with a score of one-under 69 but did not share the lead due to the penalty.Key Facts
- Garrick Higgo arrived about one minute late to his starting tee time at the US PGA Championship.
- The penalty for being late is usually disqualification, but if the player is less than five minutes late and fully ready, the penalty is two shots.
- Higgo received a two-shot penalty under Rule 5.3a for not being at the exact starting point on time.
- He made a double bogey (two shots over par) on the first hole, partly because of the penalty.
- Higgo recovered with four birdies and ended his round at one-under 69.
- Without the penalty, he would have tied for the lead with another South African player, Aldrich Potgieter.
- Tournament officials confirmed Higgo was not within the required starting area at his tee time.
- Higgo accepted the penalty and discussed it with officials afterward, but the decision was not overturned.
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