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Robert Garrigus – PGA Tour Professional
Career Overview
Robert Garrigus turned professional in 1997 and earned his PGA Tour card in 2006. His lone PGA Tour victory came at the 2010 Children’s Miracle Network Classic. Known for using one of the shortest putters on Tour, Garrigus has accumulated over $14 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour.
Early Life and Education
Born November 11, 1977, in Nampa, Idaho, Garrigus attended Scottsdale Community College before turning professional.
Career Statistics
– PGA Tour Victories: 1
– Career Earnings: $14,374,391 (through 2023)
– Best Major Finish: T7 (2011 U.S.
Open)
– Highest World Golf Ranking: 35 (2012)
Personal Life
Garrigus resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife Ami and their children. He has been open about overcoming substance abuse early in his career, becoming an advocate for recovery in professional golf.
Notable Achievements
– Winner of 2010 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
– Three-time PGA Tour runner-up finishes
– Holds the record for shortest putter used on PGA Tour (28 inches)
Equipment
Garrigus is known for using one of the shortest putters in professional golf, typically playing with a 28-inch putter compared to the standard 33-35 inches used by most professionals.
Recent Activity
In 2019, Garrigus received a three-month suspension from the PGA Tour for violating the Tour’s anti-doping policy. He has since continued to compete on both the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour.
Note: Net worth figures are not included as publicly available information varies widely and cannot be verified with certainty..
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