Garrick Higgo has been penalized with a two-stroke penalty on the opening day of the PGA Championship after arriving late to his first-round tee time. The South African golfer was scheduled to tee off at 7:18 a.m. alongside Michael Brennan and Shaun Micheel.
Details of the Incident
Higgo was found to be on the practice putting green but not within the designated starting area at the required time. According to Rule 5.3 of the PGA rules, a player receives a two-stroke penalty if they are no more than five minutes late for their tee time. If they exceed five minutes, disqualification is possible.
The penalty was announced by tournament officials, impacting Higgo's score on day one. This incident highlights the strict adherence to timing rules in professional golf, where punctuality is paramount.
Further updates on this developing story will be provided as they become available.
