Harris English's Parents

Last Modified Apr 2, 2025 18:13 GMT
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Born on July 23, 1989, Harris English, a professional golfer from the United States, is ranked No. 35 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) as of February 2025. He reached his career-high ranking of No. 10 in July 2021. In the same year, at the Travelers Championships, English defeated Kramer Hickok in the second-longest playoff in PGA Tour history. Moreover, he also finished solo third at the 2021 U.S. Open, his best major finish as of February 2025. After his Travelers Championship win, English earned his fifth PGA Tour win four years later, at the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open.

English was born in Valdosta, Georgia, and went to the Baylor School in Tennessee, from where he graduated in 2007. A decade later, in 2017, English was inducted into Baylor's Sports Hall of Fame, according to the school’s website. He went on to play college golf for the University of Georgia Bulldogs under coach Chris Haack. In 2011, English started his professional career playing on the Nationwide Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour), and in 2012, he was granted a spot on the PGA Tour. His first professional victory came at the 2013 FedEx St. Jude Classic after he defeated Phil Mickelson and Scott Stallings by two strokes.

Who are Harris English's parents?

Harris English's parents are Ben and Martha English, according to Georgia Bulldogs.

Although Harris had an interest in all sports from an early age, he began playing golf at five when his father, Ben, took him to the practice range at Sunset Country Club in Moultrie, Georgia. His first major appearance came at the 2012 Open Championship, where he tied for 54th. Despite the modest finish, his parents smiled approvingly during a round review, as shared by the Georgia Bulldogs.

In a 2013 interview with CBS Sports, English reflected on his father’s influence. When asked about Ben’s college basketball career, he said his father taught him to be competitive, a trait that didn’t come naturally to him. Describing himself as more of a "go with the flow" type, while his father’s competitive mindset was the opposite of his laid-back approach. He said, "It was good to have somebody kind of opposite from me instilling some of those mindsets. He (Ben) always brought a football or basketball mentality to golf.”

When asked about his favorite PGA Tour memory with his father, English pointed to the 2012 Players Championship, where he played in the second-to-last group alongside Matt Kuchar. He recalled his father telling him, "You’ve worked so hard for this, and you deserve this."

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FAQs on Harris English

A. Harris English turned professional in 2011 after graduating from the University of Georgia.

A. Harris English has won five PGA Tour titles as of February 2025.

A. Harris English reached a career-high world ranking of 10 in July 2021, according to the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).

A. Harris English's best finish in a major championship is 3rd place at the 2021 US Open.

A. Yes, Harris English has played in the 2021 Ryder Cup; the U.S. team won 19-9.

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