The final two weeks for Harry Higgs have been thrilling. He made historical past on the Korn Ferry Tour after turning into the primary participant ever to win back-to-back tournaments.
These two victories guarantee his return to the PGA Tour, however that was not his message after he gained the Go to Knoxville Open on Sunday. He additionally gained with the phrases he stated in the course of the trophy ceremony.
Higgs used his time with the mic as a chance to honor Grayson Murray, who misplaced his life after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Problem on Friday. His dad and mom would replace the golf world on Sunday morning, letting everybody know that their son tragically took his life.
He used his platform to remind individuals how valuable life is and to difficulty a problem.
“I might problem everyone right here, and I’m going to do that myself as effectively every day, say one thing good to somebody you’re keen on and in addition make a degree to say one thing good to somebody you don’t even know,” Higgs stated.
That problem was only a piece of the assertion Higgs despatched. It was a second in time that made somebody stand nonetheless and pay attention. He didn’t should go that route however selected to.
“We misplaced, yesterday morning, certainly one of our personal,” Higgs stated. “I don’t know in the event you guys heard the information, however anyone who went by way of lots of tough issues, anyone that was open and trustworthy about it… I thought of this second and possibly keep in mind Grayson. This golf stuff and the outcome, it’s beautiful, certain, however it’s not that significant.”
Higgs acknowledges that whereas he doesn’t undergo from psychological battles, he acknowledges people who do. The 32-year-old has not performed his finest lately. He had to return and play Q-school final yr. The previous SMU golfer is aware of how difficult this sport is and the way arduous this world makes issues for individuals.
“Lord is aware of how many individuals do, and it’s solely ever rising, so if we are able to — All people right here might make a distinction. The distinction,” Higgs stated. “Brighten up anyone’s day — it might imply the world.”
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After the trophy ceremony, Higgs continued to elucidate why he made the tribute to Murray. As an expert golfer, he is aware of all too effectively how horrible individuals might be on and off the web.
Higgs is without doubt one of the most humble people. He often retains issues mild and enjoyable. The Dallas resident claims he isn’t the influential sort, however his phrases recommend in any other case.
“It’s OK to not be OK — to achieve out,” he stated. “The world’s robust, man. Social media is superior but in addition a ache within the you-know-what. Individuals might be imply. I’m imply typically, too. I’m actually not good, however I’m going to actually attempt to stay what I stated.”
“That will likely be a part of my routine, a part of the issues that I can management exterior the golf course and hopefully deliver mild to anyone which may be having a tough time. Hopefully, make a distinction in a number of individuals’s lives over the course of nevertheless a few years I’ve left on this loopy planet.”
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