Came late to the major,
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Came late to the major, got a two-stroke penalty

Garrick Higgo was late to the first tee at the PGA Championship, giving the South African golfer a two-stroke penalty in the major.

27-year-old Higgo got off to what must be considered the worst possible start at Aronimink Golf Club. His three-ball was scheduled to tee off at 7:18 a.m. local time, but by the time Higgo stepped onto the tee it was a little later, and his playing partners had already started teeing off.

Higgo was assessed a two-stroke penalty, added to his score on the first hole. The PGA of America said the player was on the practice green at 7:18 a.m. and not within the area on and around the tee defined as the "starting area."

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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