Larson said he didn’t realize he needed the ETA visa until the U.S. Open, and when he filled out the form he was denied. Grounds for refusal include an applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense in the U.K. or overseas for which they served 12 months or more in prison.

Harris English is eyeing a "new Plan B" as his caddie, Eric Larson, has yet to be granted a new ETA visa for travel to the U.K. due to his past drug conviction.

Harris English is in Scotland to play in the Genesis Scottish Open. His longtime caddie Eric Larson is not. According to a report by the Associated Press, Larson was denied entry because of a drug conviction 30 years ago when he pleaded guilty to sending cocaine to friends.