Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Harris English

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

Discover the career path of Harris English, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Harris English is an American professional golfer. He is currently a member of the PGA Tour, participating in various golf tournaments and events.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Tennessee Team State Title

In 2004, Harris English secured one of four Tennessee team state titles he would win while at Baylor School.

2005: Tennessee Individual State Title

In 2005, Harris English won a Tennessee individual state title while at Baylor School.

2011: Nationwide Tour Events

In 2011, Harris English played in two Nationwide Tour events, the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA in May and the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational in July, which he won.

2011: Turns Professional

In September 2011, after playing in the Walker Cup in Scotland, Harris English turned professional. His debut was at the Nationwide Tour's Soboba Golf Classic.

2012: PGA Tour Rookie Season

In 2012, as a PGA Tour rookie, Harris English made 22 of 27 cuts with three top ten finishes and earned over $1.18 million to keep his tour card.

2012: Earns PGA Tour card

In December 2012, Harris English earned his PGA Tour card for the 2012 season by finishing in a tie for 13th at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.

2013: First and Second Victories

In 2013, Harris English secured his first victory at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis in June, and later in the year, won for the second time at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba.

February 2015: Farmers Insurance Open Playoff

In February 2015, at the Farmers Insurance Open, Harris English, after holding the co-lead, made a birdie to join a four-man playoff but was eliminated on the first playoff hole.

2020: Qualified for 2020 Tour Championship

In 2020, Harris English qualified for the 2020 Tour Championship, contributing to his eligibility for the Sentry Tournament of Champions due to relaxed entry requirements.

January 2021: Sentry Tournament of Champions Win

In January 2021, Harris English won the Sentry Tournament of Champions in a playoff against Joaquín Niemann at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii.

June 2021: Travelers Championship Victory

In June 2021, Harris English won the Travelers Championship with a birdie on the eighth playoff hole against Kramer Hickok, marking the second-longest playoff in PGA Tour history.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2021, Harris English played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, where the U.S. team won 19–9.

January 2025: Farmers Insurance Open Win

In January 2025, Harris English won his fifth PGA Tour title, and first since becoming a father, at the Farmers Insurance Open with a one-stroke victory over Sam Stevens.