Garrido was born in Madrid, son to Antonio Garrido also a Spanish Pro who together with Ballesteros was the first non-british European to play in the Ryder Cup team back in 1979.
Ignacio Garrido turned pro in 1993, having gaining results in his Amateur days including the Champion British Amateur Stroke Play, Champion University and European Champion Boys.
When turning Pro,Garrido had a handicap of 4 and went on to gain victories on the PGA European Tour with two wins on the Challenge Tour almost immediately.