Ignacio Garrido (born 27 March 1972) is a Spanish professional golfer who won twice on the European Tour.
Early life In 1972, Garrido was born in Madrid, Spain. He is the eldest son of Antonio Garrido who won five times on the European Tour and also played in the 1979 Ryder Cup.
His uncle, Germán Garrido, also has won on the European Tour.
Professional career In 1993, Garrido turned professional. He played on the Challenge Tour that year.
In 1994, Garrido joined the European Tour. His best year on the Tour was 1997, when he finished sixth on the Order of Merit. Garrido and his father were the first father and son combination to have won on the European Tour since it began in 1972.
One of the highlights of his career was playing for Europe winning the 1997 Ryder Cup on Spanish soil, for the first time in Europe played outside the British Isles and with Seve Ballesteros as the first Spanish captain of the European team. The Garridos were the second father and son combination to have played in the Ryder Cup after Percy and Peter Alliss.Did You Know? feature for the 2007 Johnnie Walker Classic , at europeantour.com.
Another highlight of Garrido's career was winning the prestigious Volvo PGA Championship at Wentworth Club, England, in 2003, beating Trevor Immelman in a playoff.
Professional wins (4) European Tour wins (2) Legend Flagship events (1) Other European Tour (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up122 Jun 1997Volvo German Open−13 (65-67-67-72=271)4 strokes Russell Claydon225 May 2003Volvo PGA Championship−18 (70-69-66-65=270)Playoff Trevor Immelman
European Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12003Volvo PGA Championship Trevor ImmelmanWon with birdie on first extra hole22008Open de España Peter LawrieLost to par on second extra hole
Challenge Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up113 Jun 1993Challenge AGF−8 (67-75-72-66=280)Playoff Marcello Santi
Other wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up110 Nov 1996Hassan II Golf Trophy−13 (69-68-72-70=279)2 strokes Nick Price
Results in major championships Tournament199719981999Masters TournamentCUTU.S. OpenCUTThe Open ChampionshipCUTT57PGA ChampionshipT41CUT Tournament20002001200220032004200520062007200820092010Masters TournamentU.S. OpenThe Open ChampionshipCUTT54CUTT14PGA ChampionshipCUT
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament2003Match PlayChampionshipT10InvitationalT77
"T" = Tied
Team appearances Amateur European Boys' Team Championship (representing Spain): 1990 (winners) European Amateur Team Championship (representing Spain): 1991 Eisenhower Trophy (representing Spain): 1992 St Andrews Trophy (representing the Continent of Europe): 1992
Professional Dunhill Cup (representing Spain): 1995, 1996, 1997 World Cup (representing Spain): 1995, 1996, 1997, 2003 Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 1997 (winners) Seve Trophy (representing Continental Europe): 2003
Equipment Irons - Mizuno MX-200 3-PW, KBS X flex Utility - Mizuno MP-Fli Hi 18 degree Wedges - Mizuno MX Chrome 51, MPT-10 White Satin 58deg
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