Garrick Higgo

Garrick Higgo

Background

Garrick Higgo is a professional golfer from South Africa, a country with a rich golfing tradition that has produced major champions like Gary Player, Ernie Els, and Louis Oosthuizen. Born in Johannesburg, Higgo turned professional in 2019 after a successful amateur career. He represents the new generation of South African golfers looking to make their mark on the global stage.

Career Overview

As of 2026, Higgo is ranked #83 in the world with 1.4872 ranking points. His professional career has seen him compete regularly on the PGA Tour, where he has shown flashes of strong play but has yet to secure a breakthrough victory. His recent performances have been inconsistent, with missed cuts at several events including the 2026 Valspar Championship (+8) and THE PLAYERS Championship (+8).

Higgo has demonstrated the ability to go low, as shown by his under-par finishes at the 2026 Cognizant Classic (-4) and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (-5). However, he has struggled with consistency, with several tournaments where he finished over par, including The Genesis Invitational (+10) and WM Phoenix Open (+2).

Current Status

In March 2026, Higgo competed in the Texas Children's Houston Open, where he finished at +3 after two rounds. His current world ranking suggests he is a solid tour professional who needs to find more consistency to move into the upper echelons of the game. As a South African golfer, he carries the hopes of a nation that expects its players to compete at the highest level, following in the footsteps of the country's golfing legends.

At age 26 in 2026, Higgo still has time to develop his game and potentially challenge for bigger titles. His current challenge appears to be converting promising rounds into sustained tournament performances that can propel him up the world rankings.