The Reno, Nevada native started off the new year hot with a win at the Australian Master of the Amateurs. Gilligan shot 14 under across the four day tournament to win by one stroke via a walk-off 30-foot birdie putt at the final hole.
A transfer from Long Beach State, Gilligan is coming off of his first season at Florida where he quickly cemented himself as a part of the Gators lineup, starting all 14 tournaments for a total of 37 rounds played. He was named to the 2024 PING All-American and Golf Week All-American teams as a honorable mention. The senior was also named to the All-SEC Second team for his efforts in 2024 which included a win at the Southern Highlands Collegiate and three SEC Golfer of the Week nods (Weeks 3,11 and 12).
Gilligan earned an exemption for the PGA Tour’s Shriners Open for his win at the Southern Highlands. In his second start on the PGA TOUR he shot a 14-under-par 270 to finish tied for 16th. He was also named to Team USA for the 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup where he helped the USA to a 32.5-27.5 victory.
While at Long Beach State Gilligan was named the 2023 Big West Golfer of the Year, one season after earning Big West Freshman of the Year honors in 2022. Gilligan played in 21 tournaments across his two seasons at Long Beach State winning four tournaments including the 2023 Big West Individual Championships.
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