Harris English is a professional golfer from the United States who plays on the PGA Tour. He was born on July 23, 1989, in Valdosta, Georgia. English played college golf at the University of Georgia where he was a four-time All-American. As a professional, he has won four PGA Tour events, including the 2021 Travelers Championship, securing his first victory in seven years. Other notable achievements include playing for the United States in the 2020 Ryder Cup and representing his country in the 2011 Walker Cup as an amateur.
July 23, 1989: Birth of Harris English
Harris English was born on July 23, 1989.
2004: Start of High School Golf Dominance
Harris English's team at The Baylor School began a streak of four consecutive Tennessee team state titles in 2004.
2005: Tennessee State Title
In 2005, Harris English won the Tennessee individual state title in golf while attending The Baylor School.
2007: High School Graduation
Harris English graduated from The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2007.
2007: Daniel Summerhays's Amateur Win
In 2007, Daniel Summerhays won on the Nationwide Tour as an amateur, preceding Harris English's similar accomplishment.
2011: Turning Pro & Walker Cup
After competing in the Walker Cup in Scotland in 2011, Harris English turned professional in September.
2011: College Graduation
Harris English graduated from the University of Georgia with a business degree in 2011.
2011: Nationwide Tour Win (Amateur)
In 2011, Harris English won the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational as an amateur, becoming only the third amateur to achieve this feat.
2012: PGA Tour Card Earned
Harris English earned his PGA Tour card for 2012 by finishing tied for 13th at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in December 2011.
2012: Successful Rookie Season
Harris English had a successful rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2012, making 22 of 27 cuts and earning over $1.18 million.
February 2015: Playoff Loss at Farmers Insurance Open
In February 2015, Harris English lost in a four-man sudden-death playoff at the Farmers Insurance Open after a birdie on the 72nd hole tied him with J. B. Holmes, Jason Day, and Scott Stallings. He was eliminated on the first playoff hole.
2015: Results Not in Chronological Order
The provided results before 2015 are not in chronological order.
2019: COVID-19 Impact on PGA Tour
The 2019-2020 PGA Tour season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to changes in tournament entry requirements.
2020: Tour Championship Qualification
Harris English qualified for the 2020 Tour Championship, which contributed to his qualification for the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions.
2020: Results Not in Chronological Order
The provided results for 2020 are not in chronological order.
January 2021: Sentry Tournament of Champions Victory
Harris English won the Sentry Tournament of Champions in January 2021, defeating Joaquín Niemann in a playoff. He qualified for the tournament due to relaxed entry requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2021: Travelers Championship Victory
In June 2021, Harris English won the Travelers Championship after an eight-hole playoff against Kramer Hickok, marking one of the longest playoffs in PGA Tour history.
September 2021: Ryder Cup Appearance
Harris English played for the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup, which the U.S. won 19-9. English's individual record was 1-2-0.
2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational
The Championship and Invitational tournaments were discontinued from 2022.
2023: Discontinuation of Champions Tournament
The Champions tournament was discontinued from 2023.