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Harman in 2015
Personal information
Full name	Brian Eric Harman
Nickname	The Butcher
Born	(1987-01-19) January 19, 1987 (age 38) Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Residence	St. Simons, Georgia, U.S.
Spouse	Kelly Van Slyke ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	3
Career
College	University of Georgia
Turned professional	2009
Current tour(s)	PGA Tour
Former tour(s)	eGolf Professional Tour
Professional wins	6
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	4
European Tour	1
Other	2
Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 1)
The Masters Tournament	T12: 2021
U.S. Open	T2: 2017
The Open Championship	Won: 2023
PGA Championship	T13: 2017

Brian Eric Harman (born January 19, 1987) is an American professional golfer. He comes from Savannah, Georgia. Brian plays on the PGA Tour, which is a major golf tour. He has won four tournaments on this tour. One of his biggest wins was a major championship, the 2023 Open Championship. He also finished second at the 2017 U.S. Open. Brian plays golf left-handed.

Brian Harman's Amateur Golf Career

Before turning professional, Brian Harman was a great college golfer. He played for the University of Georgia golf team. He was named a 2nd Team All-American three times. This means he was one of the best college players in the country.

Brian won several important amateur tournaments. In 2003, he won the U.S. Junior Amateur. He also won the Players Amateur in 2005. In 2007, he won the Porter Cup. He set a tournament record there with a score of 22 strokes under par.

He was part of the winning U.S. teams in the Walker Cup in 2005 and 2009. He also played on the winning 2007 Palmer Cup team. When he first played in the Walker Cup in 2005, he was the youngest player ever on the team.

Brian Harman's Professional Golf Journey

Harman at the 2018 Sony Open in Hawaii.

Brian Harman became a professional golfer in 2009. In 2010, he played mostly on the EGolf Professional Tour. He finished in the top 10 in 11 out of 14 tournaments. His first professional win was at the Manor Classic. He won that tournament by three shots.

In 2012, Brian had a unique situation at The Players Championship. He was a backup player. Another golfer had to drop out at the last minute. Brian was allowed to start the first round playing by himself. He still managed to make the cut and finished tied for 51st place.

Later in 2012, Brian played in his first major tournament, the U.S. Open. His first win on the PGA Tour came in 2014 at the John Deere Classic. In 2015, he was leading the Travelers Championship after three rounds. He ended up finishing third, just one shot away from a playoff.

In August 2015, Brian did something amazing at The Barclays tournament. He made two hole-in-ones in the same round. This was only the third time in PGA Tour history that this had happened.

On May 7, 2017, Brian won his second PGA Tour event. This was the Wells Fargo Championship. He made a long 28-foot putt on the final hole to win by one stroke. He beat famous golfers like Dustin Johnson.

Brian also led the 2017 U.S. Open after three rounds. He was one shot ahead going into the final day. This was his first time playing in the final group of a major. He finished tied for second place, four strokes behind the winner, Brooks Koepka.

In 2022, Brian had some strong finishes. He came in second at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. He then tied for second at the RSM Classic. These were his best results in over five years.

In July 2023, Brian Harman achieved his biggest win. He won The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. He won by six strokes, which is a large margin. This was his first major championship title. He became only the third left-handed golfer to win The Open. He was also the fifth left-handed golfer to win any major championship. Brian took control of the tournament in the second round. He shot a score of 65, which was much better than most other players that day. He kept a five-shot lead going into the final round. Many people were surprised by his win because he was not expected to win.

In September 2023, Brian played for the U.S. team in the 2023 Ryder Cup. This is a team competition between the U.S. and Europe. The European team won the event.

In April 2025, Brian won the Valero Texas Open. He won by three shots. This was his first victory since his big win at The Open Championship in 2023.

Brian Harman's Personal Life

Brian Harman married Kelly Van Slyke on December 13, 2014. They have three children together. The family lives in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Brian enjoys hunting in his free time.

Amateur Wins

• 2003 U.S. Junior Amateur
• 2005 Players Amateur, Georgia Amateur
• 2007 Porter Cup
• 2009 Dogwood Invitational

Professional Wins (6)

Brian Harman has won six professional tournaments. Four of these wins were on the PGA Tour, including one major championship.

PGA Tour Wins (4)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	Jul 13, 2014	John Deere Classic	63-68-65-66=262	−22	1 stroke	Zach Johnson
2	May 7, 2017	Wells Fargo Championship	71-69-70-68=278	−10	1 stroke	Dustin Johnson, Pat Perez
3	Jul 23, 2023	The Open Championship	67-65-69-70=271	−13	6 strokes	Jason Day, Tom Kim, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka
4	Apr 6, 2025	Valero Texas Open	66-66-72-75=279	−9	3 strokes	Ryan Gerard

eGolf Professional Tour Wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runners-up
1	Sep 11, 2010	Manor Classic	69-65-70-68=272	−12	3 strokes	Jason Kokrak, Drew Weaver

Other Wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runners-up
1	Dec 9, 2018	QBE Shootout (with Patton Kizzire)	59-66-61=186	−30	1 stroke	Emiliano Grillo and Graeme McDowell

Major Championships

Brian Harman has played in many major golf championships. These are the most important tournaments in golf. He has won one major championship.

Major Championship Wins (1)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runners-up
2023	The Open Championship	5 shot lead	−13 (67-65-69-70=271)	6 strokes	Jason Day, Tom Kim, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka

Summary of Major Championship Results

Brian Harman has played in 38 major championship events. He has made the cut in 24 of them.

• He won The Open Championship in 2023.
• He finished second at the U.S. Open in 2017.
• He has finished in the top 10 four times.
• He has finished in the top 25 nine times.

Results in The Players Championship

Brian Harman has played well in The Players Championship. This is a very important tournament on the PGA Tour. He has finished in the top 10 four times:

• Tied for 8th in 2015
• Tied for 8th in 2019
• Tied for 3rd in 2021
• Tied for 2nd in 2024

Results in World Golf Championships

Brian Harman has also played in the World Golf Championships (WGC) events. These tournaments bring together the best golfers from around the world.

• He finished tied for 5th at the WGC-Championship in 2018.
• He reached the Quarterfinals of the WGC-Match Play in 2021.
• He finished 8th at the WGC-HSBC Champions in 2017.

U.S. National Team Appearances

Brian Harman has represented the United States in several team golf events.

As an Amateur

• Walker Cup: He was part of the winning U.S. teams in 2005 and 2009.
• Palmer Cup: He was on the winning U.S. team in 2007.

As a Professional

• Ryder Cup: He played for the U.S. team in 2023.
• Presidents Cup: He was part of the winning U.S. team in 2024.

See also

• 2011 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates