Trending Now - Golfer's Late Arrival at PGA Championship Leads to Caddie Split

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - South African golfer Garrick Higgo

Fox News - Caddie Austin Gaugert

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Garrick Higgo fired his caddie after missing his tee time at the PGA Championship.

Fox News - Higgo received a two-stroke penalty for missing his tee time at the PGA Championship.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - PGA Championship (specific location not mentioned)

WHEN:

Fox News - The incident occurred at last week’s PGA Championship.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The split was a result of Higgo's public embarrassment from the missed tee time and subsequent penalty.

HOW:

Fox News - Higgo's decision to split from his caddie followed the costly penalty incurred during the tournament.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 23:23 UTC)

South African golfer Garrick Higgo has fired his caddie, Austin Gaugert, after missing his tee time at the PGA Championship, which resulted in a two-stroke penalty. The decision to part ways was driven by Higgo's public embarrassment from the incident and the costly implications it had during the tournament. This split marks a significant moment for Higgo as he looks to move forward in his golfing career.