History of Brian Harman in Timeline

Brian Harman is a left-handed American professional golfer, born in Savannah, Georgia. A competitor on the PGA Tour, he has secured four tournament wins. His most notable achievement is winning the 2023 Open Championship, marking his first major championship victory. In addition to this major win, Harman was also a runner-up at the 2017 U.S. Open, showcasing his consistent performance at high-level golf competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 19, 1987: Brian Harman's Birth

On January 19, 1987, Brian Eric Harman was born in Savannah, Georgia. He is an American professional golfer who plays left-handed.

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2003: U.S. Junior Amateur win

In 2003, Brian Harman won the U.S. Junior Amateur.

2005: Walker Cup Team

In 2005, Brian Harman played on the winning Walker Cup team and was the youngest-ever member.

2005: NCAA Preview Win

In 2005, Brian Harman won the NCAA Preview.

2005: Players Amateur win

In 2005, Brian Harman won the Players Amateur.

2006: Isleworth Invitational Win

In 2006, Brian Harman won the Isleworth Invitational.

2007: Palmer Cup Team

In 2007, Brian Harman played on the winning Palmer Cup team.

2009: Walker Cup Team

In 2009, Brian Harman played on the winning Walker Cup team.

2010: First Pro Victory at Manor Classic

In 2010, Brian Harman gained his first pro victory at the Manor Classic, winning by three shots on the EGolf Professional Tour. He also finished in the top-10 in 11 of his 14 starts that year. He placed T-18th at the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA.

2011: Graduation from UGA

In 2011, Brian Harman graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from UGA's Terry College of Business.

2012: Qualified for first major, U.S. Open

In 2012, Brian Harman qualified for his first major, the U.S. Open.

2012: The Players Championship Alternate

In 2012, at The Players Championship, Brian Harman was the first alternate and teed off alone for the first round after D. A. Points withdrew. He made the cut and finished T51.

December 13, 2014: Marriage to Kelly Van Slyke

On December 13, 2014, Brian Harman married Kelly Van Slyke. They have three children and reside in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

2014: First PGA Tour win - John Deere Classic

In 2014, Brian Harman won his first PGA Tour event, the John Deere Classic.

August 30, 2015: Two Aces in One Round

On August 30, 2015, at The Barclays, Brian Harman became the third player in PGA Tour history to have two aces in the same round.

2015: Non-Chronological Order of Results

Before 2015, Brian Harman's results were not in chronological order.

2015: Travelers Championship Finish

In 2015, Brian Harman held the 54-hole lead at the Travelers Championship but missed the playoff, won by Bubba Watson, by one stroke, finishing in solo third.

May 7, 2017: Wells Fargo Championship win

On May 7, 2017, Brian Harman won the Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington, North Carolina, winning by one stroke over Dustin Johnson and Pat Perez.

2017: Harman Finishes as Runner-Up at U.S. Open

In 2017, Brian Harman finished as a runner-up at the U.S. Open.

2017: U.S. Open Finish

In 2017, Brian Harman held the 54-hole lead at the U.S. Open but finished in a tie for second place with Hideki Matsuyama, four strokes behind winner Brooks Koepka.

2020: Non-Chronological Order of Results

In 2020, Brian Harman's results were not in chronological order.

2022: World Wide Technology Championship Finish

In 2022, Brian Harman finished in solo second at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, four shots behind winner Russell Henley, and tied for second at the RSM Classic.