South African PGA Tour star Garrick Higgo made headlines across the golf world after reportedly parting ways with his caddie following a controversial late-tee penalty at the 2026 PGA Championship — a decision now fueling intense debate about pressure,

He was late. His caddie paid the price.

Higgo earned a two-stroke penalty on Thursday after missing his tee time by one minute.

Golfer Garrick Higgo split with his caddie, Austin Gaugert, days after a two-stroke penalty for being late to his tee time at the PGA Championship.

After a late arrival to his tee time at the PGA Championship cost him a two-stroke penalty, Garrick Higgo and his caddie have gone their separate ways.

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The fallout from Garrick Higgo’s PGA Championship controversy continues, with the PGA Tour pro now making a notable caddie switch.

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Higgo and Austin Gaugert are no longer working together, Golfweek reported. Higgo will have Nick Cavendish-Pell on the bag at this week’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

Garrick Higgo has split with caddie Austin Gaugert after a two-stroke penalty for being late at the PGA Championship.