Liam Higgins (golfer)

Liam Higgins (born 13 November 1942) is an Irish professional golfer. He won the 1977 Kerrygold International Classic, a European Tour event, at his home club, Waterville Golf Links. After reaching 50, he had a successful senior career, winning three times on the European Seniors Tour and being runner-up a further five times.

Liam Higgins
Personal information
Born (1942-11-13) 13 November 1942
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb; 12.9 st)
Nationality Ireland
ResidenceWaterville, Ireland
Career
Turned professional1972
Former tour(s)European Tour
European Seniors Tour
Professional wins6
Number of wins by tour
European Tour1
European Senior Tour3
Other2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipT63: 1976

His sons Brian and David are also professional golfers.[1]

Higgins set a world long-drive record in 1984, hitting a ball 634 yards on the runway at Baldonnel Military Airport in Dublin.[2]

Professional wins (6)

European Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1 5 Jun 1977 Kerrygold International Classic −1 (65-73-74-75=287) 2 strokes Martin Foster

Safari Circuit wins (1)

Other wins (1)

European Senior Tour wins (3)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 25 Aug 1994 Joe Powell Memorial Seniors Classic −6 (70-70-70=210) 4 strokes Malcolm Gregson
2 24 Sep 1994 Zurich Senior Lexus Trophy −16 (67-66-67=200) 3 strokes Antonio Garrido
3 7 Oct 1995 Senior Zurich Lexus Trophy (2) −10 (69-70-67=206) 5 strokes Randall Vines

Results in major championships

Tournament 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
The Open Championship CUT T63 CUT CUT

Note: Higgins only played in The Open Championship.

  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

References

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