The Tee Box Tussle: Unpacking the PGA's Strict Roster of Rules Garrick Higgo's two shot penalty for arriving late to the tee at the US PGA Championship has sparked a controversy that raises questions about the balance between strict adherence to rules and the human element in golf.
The 27 year old South African golfer carded a double bogey six on the opening hole, sealing his fate – or so it seemed.
At first glance, Higgo's mistake might appear isolated, but upon closer inspection, it reveals the PGA's strict adherence to a byzantine set of regulations that govern even the most mundane aspects of golf etiquette.