Brian Harman - Team USA Ryder Cup Player

Brian Harman

"The Butcher"
USA
World Ranking: #9
Age: 39
Pro Since: 2009
Birthdate January 19, 1987
Birthplace Savannah, Georgia, USA
Residence St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA
Height 5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight 155 lbs (70 kg)
College University of Georgia

Quick Facts

How tall is Brian Harman?
Brian Harman is listed at 5' 7" (170 cm).
How much does Brian Harman weigh?
Brian Harman is listed at 155 lbs (70 kg).
How many majors has Brian Harman won?
Brian Harman has won 1 major championship.
Brian Harman Ryder Cup 2023 record
2-2-0 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Worth 2 points.

Ryder Cup Record

2
Wins
2
Losses
50%
Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

4
Professional Wins
3
PGA Tour Wins
$50M
Career Earnings

Major Championships and Top Results

The Open Championship
2023

Biography

Brian Harman is a tenacious and gritty competitor, known for his deadly accuracy and a world-class short game. A left-hander with a distinctive, compact swing, he reached the pinnacle of golf by winning the 2023 Open Championship in dominant fashion. Despite his smaller stature, Harman is a giant-killer in match play, thriving on pressure and proving to be an exceptionally tough opponent to put away. His passion was on full display during his successful Ryder Cup debut.

Ryder Cup Analysis

Player Value for Team USA

Brian Harman has appeared in 1 Ryder Cup, producing a 2-2-0 overall record across 4 matches. That converts to 2 total points, giving Team USA a clear sample of how his game translates from individual stroke play into match-play pressure.

The clearest format signal is Four-Ball, where his record is 1-0-0. It shows where his Ryder Cup value has translated most consistently.

Brian Harman's statistical profile is built around high-end total performance, with a strokes-gained total of 1.4. That kind of all-around baseline matters in Ryder Cup play because captains need players who can survive difficult matchups without depending on one narrow skill.

Brian Harman's wider career profile includes 4 professional wins across PGA Tour and 1 major championship title. Those results provide context for the Ryder Cup record above.

Match-Play Profile

Singles0-1-0
0 points from 1 matches
Foursomes1-1-0
1 points from 2 matches
Four-Ball1-0-0
1 points from 1 matches

Player Statistics

Historical performance statistics.

295
Driving Distance (yards)
65%
Fairway Accuracy
68%
Greens in Regulation
1.65
Putting Average
1.4
Strokes Gained: Total

Detailed Ryder Cup Record

1
Appearances
2023
Debut Year
2
Total Points
50%
Winning %

Singles Record

0-1-0

Foursomes Record

1-1-0

Fourball Record

1-0-0

Defining Ryder Cup Moment

"Brian Harman recorded 2-2-0 at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome. He was not a member of the 2025 playing team at Bethpage Black."

Equipment & Sponsorship

Equipment choices can vary by tournament.

Driver

Titleist TSi2 9.0°

Fairway Woods

Titleist TSi2 13.5°

Irons

Titleist 620 CB (3-9)

Wedges

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46°, 50°, 54°, 60°)

Putter

TaylorMade Spider OS CB

Golf Ball

Titleist Pro V1

Apparel

Megacorp

Shoes

FootJoy