Caddie blames himself for Higgo PGA Championship penalty

Austin Gaugert, former caddie to golfer Garrick Higgo, said he was at fault for a two-stroke penalty that contributed to a missed cut at the PGA Championship.

Gaugert posted a statement on Instagram taking responsibility for the late arrival to Higgo's first-round tee time last Thursday. He wrote that he fell short in preparing his player and wished Higgo continued success after they parted ways following the event.

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