Garrick Higgo penalized 2 strokes for missing opening tee time at PGA Championship
TL;DR
Garrick Higgo was penalized two strokes for arriving late to his tee time at the PGA Championship, starting his round with a penalty stroke. Despite this setback, he finished the round with a score of 1-under 69.
Key points
- Garrick Higgo penalized two strokes for being late to tee time
- Arrived 30 seconds after his scheduled tee time at 7:18 a.m.
- Finished the round with a score of 1-under 69
- First time Higgo has been penalized for being late
- Managed to make four birdies despite the penalty
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Q&A
Why was Garrick Higgo penalized at the PGA Championship?
Garrick Higgo was penalized two strokes for arriving approximately 30 seconds late to his scheduled tee time.
What was Garrick Higgo's final score after the penalty?
After the two-stroke penalty, Garrick Higgo finished the round with a score of 1-under 69.
What did Garrick Higgo say about the penalty for being late?
Higgo acknowledged he was late and stated, 'I was obviously too casual,' while accepting the penalty as part of the rules.
How did Garrick Higgo perform after receiving the penalty?
After the penalty, Higgo managed to recover by making four birdies and finishing the round strong despite the initial setback.
