Brian "The Butcher" Harman is an American professional golfer born on January 19, 1987. He attended the University of Georgia, where he competed in the Walker Cup (2005 & 2006) and Palmer Cup (2007) while winning five amateur titles. After turning professional in 2009, Harman won his first professional tournament at the 2010 Manor Classic on the eGolf Professional Tour. In 2014, he earned his first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic. As of February 2025, he has five professional wins, the most notable being the 2023 Open Championship, where he won by six strokes over Sepp Straka, Jon Rahm, Jason Day, and Tom Kim.
Following Harman's Open Championship victory, his wife, Kelly Van Slyke, hosted a celebratory party with a "The Butcher" theme, which eventually became his nickname. Harman has also represented the United States in major team events, competing in the 2023 Ryder Cup and the 2024 Presidents Cup. In August 2023, he reached a career-high Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) of No. 8, and as of February 2025, he is ranked No. 35.
Who are Brian Harman's parents?
Brian Harman’s parents are Eric and Nancy Harman. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, in the United States. His father, Eric, is a dentist, while his mother, Nancy, is a chemist. (via Heavy)
Who is Brian Harman's father?
Eric Harman, Brian's father, is a doctor of medical dentistry (DMD) who runs a dental clinic. According to the Savannah Morning News, Eric, while talking about Brian's game at the 2015 Masters Tournament, said that he wouldn't attend if Brian wasn't playing. He said, “I would not go if Brian wasn’t playing. I’m honestly not a huge fan of golf.”
Who is Brian Harman's mother?
Brian Harman's mother, Nancy Harman, works as a chemist. According to heavy.com, during Harman's first PGA Tour win at the 2014 John Deere Classic, she was very anxious, especially on Harman's last hole. Eventually, he won the event, defeating Zach Johnson by one stroke.
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FAQs on Brian Harman
A. Brian Harman's 6-year-old son almost drowned in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in October 2024. (via USA Today)
A. Brian Harman stands 5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm tall.
A. Brian Harman has total career earnings of $44.59 million as of February 2025, including $38.97 million from the PGA Tour and $5.61 million from the major championships, as per Spotrac.
A. Brian Harman has won a total of five professional events, including three on the PGA Tour: the 2014 John Deere Classic, the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship and the 2023 Open Championship.
A. Yes, Brian Harman won the 2023 Open Championship, defeating Tom Kim, Sepp Straka, Jon Rahm and Jason Day.
