Harris English is an American golfer from Valdosta, Georgia, ranked 22nd in the world, with multiple PGA Tour victories spanning over a decade of professional competition. His career is a study in persistence: early success, a prolonged winless stretch, and then a resurgence that proved his talent was never the question, only his timing.
English played college golf at the University of Georgia, where he was a four-time All-American and helped the Bulldogs win the 2005 SEC Championship. He turned professional in 2011 and won twice on the PGA Tour in his first two full seasons, establishing himself quickly as a consistent performer. After several years without a win, English returned to the winner’s circle at the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, a winners-only event, where he defeated Joaquin Niemann in a playoff. That same season he won again at the Travelers Championship, confirming that his resurgence was sustained rather than a one-off. His game is versatile, performing well on both resort-style courses and demanding championship venues, a quality that makes him particularly suited to a four-major season where each course asks fundamentally different questions.
English is a complete player. He drives the ball with adequate length and above-average accuracy, his iron play is steady, and his putting is reliable on fast greens. He is also an excellent putter from outside 10 feet, a skill that often separates major contenders from the rest of the field on Sunday afternoons. His Georgia roots give him familiarity with warm-weather golf and the Bermuda greens that appear at Augusta National, and his calm disposition under pressure makes him the kind of player who rarely beats himself.
In 2026, English brings veteran experience to all four major venues. Augusta National, just two hours from his hometown, is a course he knows intimately. Aronimink will reward his steady iron play and composure. Shinnecock Hills demands the patience and versatility that define his game. Royal Birkdale will test his ability to adapt to links conditions. He will compete at all four: The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. Fans in the United States can follow in United States time.