'My caddie was yelling at me' late arrival costs Higgo US PGA lead Garrick Higgo's late arrival at the US PGA Championship has sparked debate about the strict application of golf's rules.
The South African golfer's mistake is not unique – many players have been known to cut it fine when arriving at the tee – but what made this incident noteworthy was the severe penalty handed down by tournament officials.
The penalty, two shots for being one minute late, highlights a disconnect between tradition and modernity in golf.