History of Garrick Higgo in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 20, 2025

Garrick Higgo is a South African professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Sunshine Tour. He has achieved three victories on the European Tour, including the 2020 Open de Portugal, the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open, and the Canary Islands Championship in 2021. His success has established him as a notable figure in the world of professional golf.

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May 1999: Garrick Higgo's Birth

In May 1999, Garrick Higgo was born in South Africa. He is a professional golfer.

May 1999: Birth of Garrick Higgo

On 12 May 1999, Garrick Higgo was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Susan and Michael Higgo.

2008: Father's Death

In 2008, when Higgo was 9 years old, his father died in a car crash.

2017: University Enrollment

In 2017, Garrick Higgo began attending the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

2018: Continued University Studies

In 2018, Garrick Higgo continued his studies at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas before turning professional.

2019: Turned Professional and Sunshine Tour Wins

In early 2019, Garrick Higgo turned professional and secured two victories on the Sunshine Tour, winning the Sun City Challenge and the Tour Championship.

September 2020: Open de Portugal Victory

In September 2020, Garrick Higgo won the Open de Portugal, a dual-ranking event on the European and Challenge tours, securing a one-year exemption on the European Tour.

2020: Andy Sullivan's record

In 2020, Andy Sullivan's set a record of 257 at the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open, which was beaten by Garrick Higgo's score of 255 in 2021

2020: Open de Portugal Victory

In 2020, Garrick Higgo won the Open de Portugal on the European Tour.

April 2021: Gran Canaria Lopesan Open Win

In April 2021, Garrick Higgo won the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open on the European Tour with an aggregate score of 255.

June 2021: PGA Tour Palmetto Championship Victory

In June 2021, Garrick Higgo won the PGA Tour's Palmetto Championship in South Carolina, earning over $1,300,000 and securing PGA Tour membership through the end of the 2023 season.