LH
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13 November 1942
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Biography
Introduction
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.
His sons Brian and David are also professional golfers.
Higgins set a world long-drive record in 1984, hitting a ball 634 yards on the runway at Baldonnel Military Airport in Dublin.
Professional wins (6)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Jun 1977 | Kerrygold International Classic | −1 (65-73-74-75=287) | 2 strokes |  Martin Foster |
Other wins (2)
- 1977 Kenya Open
- 1983 Irish PGA Championship
European Seniors 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 | −10 (69-70-67=206) | 5 strokes |  Randall Vines |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | DNP | DNP | T63 | CUT | CUT |
Note: The Open Championship was the only major Higgins played in.
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied