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.
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.https://www.watervillegolflinks.ie/meet-the-team/
Professional wins (6) European Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up15 Jun 1977Kerrygold International−1 (65-73-74-75=287)2 strokes Martin Foster
Safari Circuit wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up113 Mar 1977Kenya Open−1 (70-69-73-71=283)2 strokes Gary Smith, Bob Wynn
Other wins (1) 1983 Irish PGA Championship
European Seniors Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up125 Aug 1994Joe Powell Memorial Seniors Classic−6 (70-70-70=210)4 strokes Malcolm Gregson224 Sep 1994Zurich Senior Lexus Trophy−16 (67-66-67=200)3 strokes Antonio Garrido37 Oct 1995Senior Zurich Lexus Trophy (2)−10 (69-70-67=206)5 strokes Randall Vines
Results in major championships Tournament197319741975197619771978The Open ChampionshipCUTT63CUTCUT Note: Higgins only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
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