Name: Harry Higgs on Austin Smotherman being declared #TOURbound
Uploaded: 2025-07-24T19:22:45.000Z
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Description: PGA TOUR member Harry Higgs shares a congratulatory message and his thoughts on longtime friend and college teammate, Austin Smotherman, being declared #TOURbound and earning PGA TOUR status for 2026 after winning twice on the Korn Ferry Tour in June of 2025.

Check out all the best shots of the week from 2025 The RSM Classic, featuring Harry Higgs, Sam Stevens, Ryan Palmer and Michael Thorbjornsen, among others.

Sam Stevens’ hole-in-one leads Shots of the Week

In the first round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Harry Higgs's drive on the 394-yard, par-4 16th hole lands in the left intermediate rough, traveling 317 yards and leaving 81 yards to the hole, and his 81-yard approach shot from the rough results in an eagle.

Harry Higgs hits 81-yard approach for eagle on No. 16 at The RSM Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Harry Higgs makes bounce-back birdie on No. 9 at Butterfield Bermuda

In the opening round of the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 18 at Butterfield Bermuda

Prior to the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship, Harry Higgs blind ranks Halloween candy.

Harry Higgs blind ranks Halloween candy

In the first round of the 2025 Procore, Harry Higgs' drive on the 412-yard, par-4 16th went 251 yards into the left intermediate rough, leaving 162 yards to the hole. His 158-yard approach from the rough landed on the left side of the green, 11 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 11-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Harry Higgs hits 158-yard approach to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Procore

Check out some of the luckiest shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, featuring players like Rory McIlroy, Kurt Kitayama and Harry Higgs. 

Luckiest shots from 2025 PGA TOUR season

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Harry Higgs makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Harry Higgs makes eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Harry Higgs makes a 14-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 18 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 16 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 3 at 3M Open

In the final round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 1 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 7th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 7 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 6 at 3M Open

In the third round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 2 at 3M Open

PGA TOUR member Harry Higgs shares a congratulatory message and his thoughts on longtime friend and college teammate, Austin Smotherman, being declared #TOURbound and earning PGA TOUR status for 2026 after winning twice on the Korn Ferry Tour in June of 2025. 

Harry Higgs on Austin Smotherman being declared #TOURbound

In the opening round of the 2025 3M Open, Harry Higgs makes a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-3 13th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 13 at 3M Open

In the second round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Harry Higgs makes a 37-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Harry Higgs sinks a 37-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-3 5th hole.

Harry Higgs nearly aces No. 5 at Rocket Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-3 15th hole.

Harry Higgs nearly aces No. 15 at Rocket Classic

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

In the second round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Harry Higgs makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Harry Higgs nearly aces No. 14 at RBC Canadian

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Check out Collin Morikawa’s best shots, including bunker hole-outs, impossible chip-ins and near-aces, from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season. 

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season, highlighted by his win at The Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL 

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 17 feet to win the 12th hole and take the lead for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen pours it in the hole for Boston Common Golf at TGL

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa spins back his tee shot from 144 yards and scares the hole.

Harry Higgs on Austin Smotherman being declared #TOURbound

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL

Michael Thorbjornsen pours it in the hole for Boston Common Golf at TGL

Collin Morikawa spins back tee shot to 2 feet at TGL

Sam Stevens’ hole-in-one leads Shots of the Week

Harry Higgs hits 81-yard approach for eagle on No. 16 at The RSM Classic

Harry Higgs makes bounce-back birdie on No. 9 at Butterfield Bermuda

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 18 at Butterfield Bermuda

Harry Higgs blind ranks Halloween candy

Harry Higgs hits 158-yard approach to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 16 at Procore

Luckiest shots from 2025 PGA TOUR season

Harry Higgs makes eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 9 at Wyndham

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 18 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 16 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 3 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 1 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 18 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 16 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 7 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 6 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 2 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 13 at 3M Open

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 14 at John Deere

Harry Higgs sinks a 37-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at John Deere

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Harry Higgs nearly aces No. 5 at Rocket Classic

Harry Higgs nearly aces No. 15 at Rocket Classic

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 11 at Rocket Classic

Harry Higgs makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Harry Higgs nearly aces No. 14 at RBC Canadian