Austin Gaugert caddies for Patrick Rodgers at U.S. Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Austin Gaugert will caddie for Patrick Rodgers at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Gaugert recently parted ways with Garrick Higgo after a controversial incident at the PGA Championship. Higgo faced a penalty for being late to his tee time, leading to the split. Rodgers, looking to improve on his best season yet, previously caddied with Gaugert during fill-in events, easing their transition. Gaugert's connection with Rodgers comes as he completes a switch from caddying for Dylan Wu.
- •Gaugert previously caddied for Garrick Higgo, who missed the U.S. Open.
- •Rodgers has had a successful season, making 15 cuts in 18 starts.
- •Gaugert will work with Rodgers at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
- •Rodgers ranks No. 51 in the FedEx Cup standings with over $2 million earned this season.
- •Gaugert has experience caddying for Wu before switching to Rodgers.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Caddie Austin Gaugert lands new bag for U.S. Open after Garrick Higgo fiasco
"Caddie Austin Gaugert finds a new bag with Patrick Rodgers at the US Open after splitting with Garrick Higgo.
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