David Higgins

Current Standing

Week ending Aug 11, 2024

Career Record

Career high

#296

Weeks ranked

1364

Ranked since

1995

Ranking events

299

Wins

3

Career high, weeks at number one and weeks ranked are counted from the weekly ranking itself. Ranking events and wins are as published by OWGR, and cover events that predate our tournament records.

Tournament Results

294 ranking events since 1996. MC is a missed cut and WD a withdrawal, shown where the scorecard evidences it; a dash means no finishing position was recorded.

1. Aug 14, 2022ISPS Handa World Invitational presented by AVIV Clinics—
2. Jul 24, 2022Cazoo Classic—
3. Jul 3, 2022Horizon Irish Open—
4. Jul 9, 2017Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation—
5. May 14, 2017Great National Hotels Irish Masters17
6. May 29, 2016BMW PGA Championship—
7. May 22, 2016Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation—
8. Sep 21, 2014ISPS Handa Wales Open—
9. Sep 14, 2014KLM Open—
10. Aug 31, 201471° OPEN D'ITALIA Presented by DAMIANI—
11. Aug 24, 2014D+D REAL Czech Masters—
12. Aug 17, 2014Made in Denmark—
13. Jul 27, 2014M2M Russian Open—
14. Jul 6, 2014Alstom Open de France—
15. Jun 29, 2014BMW International Open—
16. Jun 22, 2014The Irish Open—
17. Jun 8, 2014Lyoness Open powered by Greenfinity—
18. Jun 1, 2014Nordea Masters—
19. May 18, 2014Open de Espana38
20. May 11, 2014Madeira Islands Open – Portugal – BPI24
21. Apr 27, 2014Challenge de Catalunya—
22. Apr 6, 2014NH Collection Open—
23. Mar 16, 2014Trophée Hassan II—
24. Feb 16, 2014Africa Open—
25. Feb 9, 2014Joburg Open—
26. Dec 15, 2013The Nelson Mandela Championship presented by ISPS Handa11
27. Dec 8, 2013Hong Kong Open30
28. Oct 20, 2013Perth International56
29. Oct 13, 2013Portugal Masters57
30. Sep 29, 2013Alfred Dunhill Links Championship—
31. Sep 22, 201370° OPEN D'ITALIA LINDT2
32. Sep 15, 2013KLM Open58
33. Sep 1, 2013ISPS Handa Wales Open26
34. Aug 25, 2013Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles—
35. Jul 28, 2013M2M Russian Open51
36. Jul 14, 2013Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open—
37. Jun 30, 2013The Irish Open—
38. Jun 23, 2013BMW International Open29
39. Jun 16, 2013Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open—
40. Jun 9, 2013Lyoness Open powered by Greenfinity47
41. Jun 2, 2013Nordea Masters—
42. May 26, 2013BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP—
43. May 19, 2013Madeira Islands Open - Portugal - BPI36
44. Apr 21, 2013Open de España51
45. Mar 31, 2013Trophée Hassan II—
46. Mar 3, 2013Tshwane Open—
47. Feb 17, 2013Africa Open17
48. Feb 10, 2013Joburg Open—
49. Jul 29, 2012Lyoness Open powered by Greenfinity53
50. Jul 1, 2012Irish Open—
51. Jun 24, 2012Scottish Hydro Challenge—
52. May 27, 2012BMW PGA Championship10
53. May 13, 2012ALLIANZ Open Côtes d’Armor Bretagne—
54. Apr 1, 2012Barclay's Kenya Open—
55. Jul 31, 2011Irish Open presented by Discover Ireland—
56. May 29, 2011BMW PGA Championship—
57. Aug 1, 20103 Irish Open—
58. May 23, 2010BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP—
59. Jul 19, 2009THE 138th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
60. Jun 14, 2009Challenge of Ireland presented by Moyvalley—
61. Sep 28, 2008The Quinn Direct British Masters—
62. Sep 7, 2008Omega European Masters—
63. Aug 31, 2008ECCO Tour Championship72
64. Aug 24, 2008Ypsilon Golf Challenge—
65. Aug 10, 2008Lexus Open—
66. Aug 3, 2008Challenge of Ireland56
67. Jul 27, 2008Inteco Russian Open30
68. Jul 6, 2008AGF-Allianz EurOpen de Lyon39
69. Jun 29, 2008Scottish Challenge10
70. Jun 15, 2008Open de Saint Omer70
71. Jun 8, 2008BA-CA Golf Open presented by Telekom Austria25
72. Jun 1, 2008Oceânico Group Pro-Am Challenge—
73. May 18, 2008Irish Open—
74. Apr 27, 2008AGF-Allianz Open Côtes d'Armour Bretagne—
75. Apr 6, 2008103 Abierto VISA de la Republica29
76. Mar 30, 2008Abierto del Centro—
77. Sep 2, 2007Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles—
78. Aug 26, 2007The KLM Open17
79. Aug 19, 2007Scandinavian Masters10
80. Aug 12, 2007Scottish Challenge3
81. Aug 5, 2007The Russian Open Golf Championship—
82. Jul 22, 2007136th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPMajor—
83. Jul 8, 2007Smurfit Kappa European Open56
84. Jun 24, 2007BMW International Open48
85. Jun 17, 2007Open De Saint-Omer33
86. Jun 10, 2007BA-CA Golf Open Presented by Telekom Austria9
87. Jun 3, 2007Oceanico Developments Pro-Am Challenge29
88. May 20, 2007Irish Open37
89. May 13, 2007Valle Romano Open de Andalucia18
90. May 6, 2007Telecom Italia Open—
91. Apr 29, 2007Open de Espana—
92. Mar 25, 2007Madeira Islands Open BPI54
93. Mar 18, 2007TCL Classic—
94. Feb 18, 2007Abierto Telefonica de Guatemala—
95. Feb 11, 2007Kai Fieberg Costa Rica Open24
96. Feb 4, 2007Club Colombia Masters—
97. Jan 14, 2007Joburg Open67
98. Dec 10, 2006Alfred Dunhill Championship—
99. Oct 22, 2006Mallorca Classic—
100. Sep 17, 2006Open de Madrid23
101. Sep 10, 2006Omega European Masters48
102. Sep 3, 2006BMW International Open—
103. Aug 20, 2006Imperial Collection Russian Open35
104. Aug 13, 2006KLM Open—
105. Aug 6, 2006EnterCard Scandinavian Masters52
106. Jul 30, 2006Deutsche Bank Players Champ—
107. Jul 16, 2006Barclays Scottish Open69
108. Jul 9, 2006Smurfit Kappa European Open56
109. Jun 25, 2006Johnnie Walker Championship47
110. Jun 11, 2006BA CA Golf Open20
111. Jun 4, 2006The Celtic Manor Wales Open28
112. May 21, 2006Nissan Irish Open37
113. May 14, 2006Quinn Direct British Masters44
114. May 7, 2006Telecom Italia Open—
115. Apr 30, 2006Andalucia Open de Espana45
116. Apr 23, 2006BMW Asian Open34
117. Apr 2, 2006Algarve Open de Portugal—
118. Mar 26, 2006Madeira Island Open—
119. Mar 12, 2006OSIM Singapore Masters52
120. Mar 5, 2006Enjoy Jakarta HSBC Indonesia Open7
121. Feb 19, 2006Maybank Malaysian Open55
122. Dec 18, 2005South African Airways Open—
123. Dec 11, 2005dunhill championship—
124. Dec 4, 2005UBS Hong Kong Open—
125. Nov 27, 2005Volvo China Open—
126. Oct 23, 2005Apulia San Domenico Grand Final24
127. Oct 9, 2005Abama Open de Canarias61
128. Sep 25, 2005Kazakhstan Open12
129. Sep 4, 2005BA-CA Open Telecom Austria59
130. Aug 28, 2005Morson Int Pro-Am Challenge—
131. Aug 21, 2005Rolex Trophy—
132. Aug 14, 2005Cadillac Russian Open—
133. Jul 31, 2005Ireland Ryder Cup Challenge—
134. Jul 17, 2005Texbond Open—
135. Jul 3, 2005Smurfit European Open—
136. Jun 26, 2005Galeria Kaufhof Pokal Challenge—
137. Jun 19, 2005Aa St. Omer Open30
138. May 29, 2005BMW Championship—
139. May 22, 2005Nissan Irish Open43
140. May 15, 2005Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters—
141. May 8, 2005FIRSTPLUS Wales Challenge7
142. May 1, 2005Peugeot Challenge R.C.G El Prat7
143. Apr 10, 2005Madeira Island Open4
144. Mar 13, 2005Tusker Kenya Open10
145. Feb 27, 2005Abierto Telefonica Guatemala 20052
146. Feb 20, 2005Panama Masters—
147. Dec 12, 2004TIM Peru Open43
148. Dec 5, 2004Panasonic Panama Open—
149. Nov 28, 200447th Abierto Mexicano de Golf3
150. Oct 24, 2004Bouygues Telecom Grand Final12
151. Oct 17, 2004Donnington Grove Computacenter ECO2
152. Oct 10, 2004AW-Tikida Beach Moroccan Classic5
153. Oct 3, 2004Estoril Challenge Open Portugal5
154. Sep 5, 2004BA-CA Golf Open22
155. Aug 22, 2004Norwegian Challenge 200418
156. Jul 25, 2004Nissan Irish Open39
157. Jul 4, 2004Smurfit European Open—
158. Jun 27, 2004Galeria Kaufhof Pokal Challenge—
159. Jun 13, 2004Segura Viudas Challenge de Espana46
160. May 30, 2004Volvo PGA Championship62
161. Mar 21, 2004Kenya Open36
162. Sep 8, 2002Formby Hall Challenge—
163. Aug 18, 2002North West of Ireland Open—
164. Aug 11, 2002The Celtic Manor Wales Open—
165. Aug 4, 2002Volvo Scandinavian Masters—
166. Jul 28, 2002The TNT Open—
167. Jun 30, 2002Murphy's Irish Open—
168. Jun 23, 2002The Great North Open—
169. Jun 16, 2002Aa St.Omer Open—
170. Jun 9, 2002The Compass Group English Open—
171. Jun 2, 2002Austrian Golf Open39
172. May 26, 2002Izki Challenge De Espana21
173. Apr 28, 2002Canarias Open de Espana—
174. Apr 14, 2002Panalpina Banque Comm'e du Maroc Cl—
175. Apr 7, 2002Algarve Open de Portugal—
176. Mar 24, 2002Madeira Island Open48
177. Feb 3, 2002Dimension Data Pro-Am—
178. Jan 27, 2002Telkom PGA Championship26
179. Jan 20, 2002dunhill Championship69
180. Nov 4, 2001Atlanet Italian Open—
181. Oct 28, 2001Telefonica Open De Madrid25
182. Oct 21, 2001Dunhill Links Championship—
183. Oct 14, 2001Cannes Open28
184. Sep 23, 2001Trophee Lancome—
185. Sep 9, 2001Omega European Masters37
186. Sep 2, 2001BMW International—
187. Aug 26, 2001Scottish PGA Championship11
188. Aug 19, 2001NW of Ireland Open6
189. Aug 12, 2001Celtic Manor Wales Open20
190. Aug 5, 2001Volvo Scandanavian Masters—
191. Jul 29, 2001The TNT Open40
192. Jul 15, 2001Scottish Open at Loch Lomond—
193. Jul 8, 2001Smurfit European Open—
194. Jul 1, 2001Murphy's Irish Open—
195. Jun 10, 2001The Compass Group English Open44
196. Jun 3, 2001Victor Chandler British Masters—
197. May 27, 2001Volvo PGA Championship55
198. May 20, 2001Deutsche Bank TPC—
199. May 13, 2001Benson and Hedges Int Open—
200. May 6, 2001Nov.Perrier Open de France—
201. Apr 29, 2001Algarve Open De Portugal44
202. Apr 22, 2001Open de Espana—
203. Apr 1, 2001Open de Argentina—
204. Mar 25, 2001Sao Paulo Brazilian Open—
205. Mar 11, 2001Qatar Masters8
206. Mar 4, 2001Dubai Desert Classic132
207. Feb 11, 2001Greg Norman Holden International—
208. Feb 4, 2001Heineken Classic—
209. Jan 28, 2001Mercedes-Benz S African Open45
210. Jan 21, 2001Alfred Dunhill Championship23
211. Nov 19, 2000Johnnie Walker Classic—
212. Nov 5, 2000Challenge Tour Grand Final23
213. Oct 15, 2000Le Touquet Challenge de France3
214. Oct 8, 2000San Paolo Vita Open36
215. Sep 17, 2000Gula Sidorna Grand Prix10
216. Aug 27, 2000Rolex Trophy1
217. Aug 20, 2000Buzzgolf.com NW Ireland Open—
218. Aug 13, 2000Finnish Masters29
219. Aug 6, 2000BMW Russian Open36
220. Jul 23, 2000Guenther Hamburg Classic1
221. Jul 9, 2000Volvo Finnish Open—
222. Jul 2, 2000Murphy's Irish Open—
223. Jun 25, 2000DEXIA-BIL Luxemburg Open19
224. Jun 11, 2000NCC Open1
225. Jun 4, 2000Danish Open 2000 Challenge28
226. May 28, 2000Muermans R E Challenge open38
227. May 14, 2000Costa Blanca Challenge—
228. May 7, 2000Credit Suisse P B Open34
229. Apr 23, 2000Moroccan Open31
230. Jul 4, 1999Murphy's Irish O—
231. Sep 13, 1998One2One Br. Mast—
232. Sep 6, 1998Canon European Masters—
233. Aug 9, 1998German Open67
234. Jul 5, 1998Murphy's Irish O53
235. Jun 28, 1998Peug O de France—
236. Jun 21, 1998Madeira Is. Op51
237. May 10, 1998Turespana Mast.—
238. Apr 19, 1998Cannes Open16
239. Mar 22, 1998Portuguese Open—
240. Mar 15, 1998Moroccan Open—
241. Oct 26, 1997Oki Pro-Am—
242. Sep 21, 1997One2One Br Mast—
243. Sep 14, 1997Trophee Lancome—
244. Sep 7, 1997Canon Eur. Mast55
245. Aug 31, 1997BMW Internat'nal—
246. Aug 24, 1997Smurfit Europ. O66
247. Aug 10, 1997Chem Czech Open—
248. Aug 3, 1997Volvo Scand Mast—
249. Jul 27, 1997Sun Mic Dutch O—
250. Jul 13, 1997Gulfstream W Inv—
251. Jul 6, 1997Murphy's Irish O—
252. Jun 29, 1997Peug O de France—
253. Jun 22, 1997Volvo German Op—
254. Jun 8, 1997Compaq Grd. Prix72
255. Jun 1, 1997Deutsche Bk TPC—
256. May 25, 1997Volvo PGA Champ72
257. May 18, 1997Alamo English Op68
258. May 11, 1997Ben & Hedges Int—
259. May 4, 1997C of F Italian O53
260. Apr 27, 1997Peug O de Espana47
261. Apr 20, 1997Eur 1 Cannes Op50
262. Mar 30, 1997Madeira Is Op.—
263. Mar 23, 1997Turespana Mast.60
264. Mar 16, 1997Portuguese Open—
265. Mar 2, 1997Dubai Desert Cl60
266. Feb 23, 1997A Dunhill PGA Ch63
267. Feb 16, 1997Dim. Data Pro-Am—
268. Feb 9, 1997Sth African Open57
269. Feb 2, 1997Heineken Classic37
270. Oct 13, 1996Oki Pro-Am9
271. Sep 29, 1996Smurfit Eur'n Op38
272. Sep 22, 1996Loch Lomond Inv.—
273. Sep 15, 1996Trophee Lancome—
274. Sep 8, 1996Canon Eur Mast.23
275. Sep 1, 1996One2One Br. Mast64
276. Aug 25, 1996Volvo German Op—
277. Aug 18, 1996Chem. Czech Open30
278. Aug 11, 1996Hohe Brucke Op9
279. Aug 4, 1996Volvo Scand'n Ms—
280. Jul 28, 1996Sun Dutch Open—
281. Jul 7, 1996Murphy's Irish O—
282. Jun 30, 1996Peug O de France58
283. Jun 23, 1996BMW Internat'l3
284. Jun 16, 1996Slaley Hall Chal49
285. May 12, 1996Peugeot O Espana—
286. May 5, 1996Conte Italian Op52
287. Apr 21, 1996Air F Cannes Op.—
288. Mar 31, 1996Madeira Is'd Op.71
289. Mar 24, 1996Portuguese Open—
290. Mar 10, 1996Moroccan Open—
291. Mar 3, 1996Open Catalonia—
292. Feb 25, 1996FNB Players Cham—
293. Jan 28, 1996S Lam SA Masters19
294. Jan 21, 1996Philips S Afr Op58

Tournament Wins

3 wins in ranking events since 1986. Recovered from the weekly world ranking, so wins before it began are not counted.

1. Rolex TrophyAug 27, 2000
2. Guenther Hamburg ClassicJul 23, 2000
3. NCC OpenJun 11, 2000

Season by Season

1. 2024#4628#412132
2. 2023#4121#306452
3. 2022#3064#180626
4. 2019#2074#200452
5. 2018#2006#192552
6. 2017#1925#186653
7. 2016#1866#171152
8. 2015#1711#72052
9. 2014#720#36752
10. 2013#368#36852
11. 2012#752#64953
12. 2011#1401#132252
13. 2010#1322#119652
14. 2009#1193#67652
15. 2008#671#46752
16. 2007#468#46452
17. 2006#586#41253
18. 2005#424#32252
19. 2004#469#46952
20. 2003#1216#71552
21. 2002#728#34352
22. 2001#346#29652
23. 2000#329#32353
24. 1999#741#73852
25. 1998#787#53352
26. 1997#562#42352
27. 1996#440#43552
28. 1995#891#8912