Harris English
A steady, powerful golfer from Georgia who climbed to the world's top 10 by winning signature PGA Tour events and thriving in team play.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American professional golfer·Birthday: July 23·Millennials
Biography
Harris English brings a methodical, Southern steadiness to the high-wire act of professional golf. A standout at the University of Georgia, he transitioned smoothly to the PGA Tour, announcing himself with two wins in 2013. Known for his powerful ball-striking and calm demeanor, English built a reputation as a consistent contender. His game reached a new peak in 2021, a resurgent year where he captured the Tournament of Champions in a playoff and later outlasted a field at the Travelers Championship. This success propelled him into the world's top 10 and cemented his role as a reliable force in team competitions, representing the United States in the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. His career arc reflects not flashy dominance, but the durable excellence of a player who knows how to win.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Harris was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Harris Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Harris's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Sentry Tournament of Champions in 2021, defeating Joaquin Niemann in a playoff.
- Captured the Travelers Championship in 2021 for his fourth PGA Tour victory.
- Represented the United States on the winning 2021 Ryder Cup team at Whistling Straits.
- Has been a member of multiple Presidents Cup teams for the United States.
- Reached a career-high of World No. 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2021.
Did You Know?
He was a first-team All-American and the SEC Player of the Year in 2011 at the University of Georgia.
English is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing.
He and his wife, Helen, are involved in several charitable initiatives in their home state.
He played on the same Walker Cup team as Jordan Spieth in 2011.
“You have to be patient and trust your process; golf doesn't reward force.”
