Harry Higgs, one of the most likable and interesting guys on the professional golf tour-aren’t you, Big Rig?-has perhaps become one of the most likable and refreshing presence on the green because of this laid-back demeanor, audacious style, and candor that is in turns refreshing. Having lived the whole gamut of highs and lows of a pro career, of late, Higgs has been in the news for his remarkable comeback on the Korn Ferry Tour into the PGA Tour in 2025.
Early career and stardom
A product of Kansas City, Missouri, he also attended Southern Methodist University, honing his skills there before turning professional in 2014. Harry HiggsAfter a few years of smaller tours, he finally made his way into the Korn Ferry Tour, making five top-10 finishes in 2019 and capturing the Price Cutter Charity Championship. That success gave him a ticket onto the PGA Tour, upon which he quickly made one for his rather sartorial style: unbuttoned shirts with considerable earthiness.
2021 PGA Championship
Higgs took one of the more breakout performances with a fourth-place tie at the event, putting on full display his fast-rising talent and charisma. His laid-back style gave way to his crowd-pleasing personality, making him one of the most popularly followed players in professional golf, right in line with personalities like John Daly and Phil Mickelson. During that rise, though, Higgs experienced a number of setbacks that tried his resolve and affection for the game.
Consecutive Wins on Korn Ferry Tour
So, after scrapping a year to keep his PGA Tour card and failing to make the 2023 FedExCup standings, Higgs was back on the Korn Ferry Tour. And rather than look at it as defeat, he took it head-on as an opportunity to fine-tune his game to the best it could be.
He made a dramatic turn of events in 2024 with back-to-back wins at the AdventHealth Championship and the Visit Knoxville Open. Especially outstanding was the win at the AdventHealth Championship, which he had forced into a playoff with an 83-yard eagle shot, taking it home with a birdie.
He found himself in a tight playoff again at the Visit Knoxville Open, where he nailed a 36-foot eagle putt for the win and became the first player in Korn Ferry Tour history to win back-to-back events in playoffs. Those wins all but ensured his return to the PGA Tour for the 2025 season, where he will aim to keep up with the good play from here lately and try to make a bigger impression.
Remembering Grayson Murray and Mental Health Advocacy
Success for Higgs in the Korn Ferry Tour was in line with the tragic passage of another professional golfer, Grayson Murray. On the night he won the Knoxville event, an emotional speech was given by Higgs, dedicating it to Murray and urging others to seek help should they feel down at any time.
He had spoken of kindness, first to those close and then also to strangers, in an ever-growing recognition of the things that burden many minds in and outside of the sport. Since then, Higgs has been committed to creating an impact on increasing awareness about mental health in the hope that his message of support would reach other suffering souls in the world of golf. It was such a touching tribute, which reached a lot of fans and presented him as a caring individual; thus, Higgs became a role model not only in the field of athleticism but also in advocacy. Health Challenges and Resilience
Besides professional challenges
Higgs also had to face a personal health shock in 2024 when he underwent a procedure for the removal of skin cancer from his face-as a grim reminder of how much the physical costs at which golfers live, really are, because of continuous hours under the sun. Fortunately, the tumor was finally caught early enough, and since then, Higgs has made numerous public statements about his experience as one means of reminding his fans to keep up regular health checks. Sticking to routine and health at work helps in keeping his career on track, pretty much motorsport adviser to fans and peers alike.
The Road Ahead 2025 and Beyond
With his PGA Tour card all but wrapped up for the 2025 season, Harry Higgs is finally in a position to make his indelible mark on the main stage of professional golf. He was happy his style was different and all-in on the sport, becoming the poster child for grit and authenticity. Recent performances have suggested he has turned over to the back nine of his career, where ability and determination are entwined in equal measure. But beyond what he can do with a golf club, it is the approach Higgs has taken toward life and the way in which he interacts with fans that has set him apart.
As Big Rig readies himself for his return to the PGA Tour, he would do far more: inspire through his game and his activism on behalf of mental health. This is a story of resonance since, apart from tournament victories, it involves true self-identity, seeing out the challenges, and giving something in return to the community. And for lovers of this game, all that it’s going to take to see what’s in store for Harry Higgs is to hear enough of it.
Conclusion
The story of Higgs has all the ebbs and flows common in an athlete’s career, but the toughness and sanguineness with which he faces his life will leave all reminded that success has so much more to do with character than it does with skill. Now that he’s back on the PGA Tour, Higgs is ready to remind people why he has become such a beloved figure in their favorite sport.
FAQs
Why is Harry Higgs popular on social media?
Fans love Higgs for his laid-back and humorous style.
What type of equipment does Harry Higgs use?
Higgs uses TaylorMade P-770 irons, categorized as “game improvement” clubs
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