Liam Higgins (golfer) explained

Liam Higgins
Birth Date:13 November 1942
Weight:82kg (181lb)
Residence:Waterville, Ireland
Children:2, including David
Yearpro:1972
Extour:European Tour
European Seniors Tour
Prowins:6
Eurowins:1
Seneurowins:3
Otherwins:2
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:T63: 1976
Pga:DNP

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.

Higgins set a world long-drive record in 1984, hitting a ball 634 yards on the runway at Baldonnel Military Airport in Dublin.[1]

Higgins, and his sons David and Brian, are now involved with training and development for member golfers as the golf professionals at Waterville Golf Links.[2] [3]

Professional wins (6)

Safari Circuit wins (1)

Other wins (1)

European Seniors Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
125 Aug 1994Joe Powell Memorial Seniors Classic−6 (70-70-70=210)4 strokes Malcolm Gregson
224 Sep 1994Zurich Senior Lexus Trophy−16 (67-66-67=200)3 strokes Antonio Garrido
37 Oct 1995Senior Zurich Lexus Trophy (2)−10 (69-70-67=206)5 strokes Randall Vines

Results in major championships

Note: Higgins only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Notes and References

  1. News: B.C. Golf Pro Lets Fly With 684-Yard Drive . . 26 September 1990 . 29 October 2008.
  2. https://www.watervillegolflinks.ie/meet-the-team/
  3. Web site: Higgins aims to fly the family flag in final . PGA.