Golfer Parts Ways With Caddie Days Before U.S. Open
Summary
Caddie Austin Gaugert has changed golfers again shortly before the U.S. Open golf tournament. He will now work with Patrick Rodgers, a golfer having a strong season, after previously caddying for others like Garrick Higgo and Dylan Wu.Key Facts
- Austin Gaugert is a 36-year-old caddie who recently stopped working with golfer Garrick Higgo.
- Higgo was penalized two strokes at the PGA Championship for being late, then missed the cut by one stroke.
- After leaving Higgo, Gaugert briefly caddied for Dylan Wu again.
- Gaugert will carry the bag for Patrick Rodgers at the upcoming U.S. Open, which starts in two days.
- Rodgers is having a very good PGA Tour season, making most cuts and placing high in events.
- Rodgers and Gaugert were college teammates and have worked together before.
- Rodgers recently ended his partnership with veteran caddie Bill Harke.
- Rodgers will play alongside Keith Mitchell and Graeme McDowell at the U.S. Open tee time of 7:19 a.m. ET on Thursday.
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