Skip to content
Sportsgolf

Golf pro Harris English soars to a new high in his career rankings following his impressive runner-up performance at The Open.

Five-time PGA Tour victor Harris English boosted his season's performance at The Open in Royal Portrush, reaching a new career-peak in global golf rankings.

Career-Peak World Ranking Achieved by Harris English Following Strong Performace at The Open...
Career-Peak World Ranking Achieved by Harris English Following Strong Performace at The Open Championship

Golf pro Harris English soars to a new high in his career rankings following his impressive runner-up performance at The Open.

In a thrilling turn of events at a recent tournament, Harris English has cemented his place among the golfing elite. His impressive performance earned him 60 points and a significant boost in the world rankings, pushing him up to the eighth spot - a significant improvement from his previous career high of tenth.

English finished the tournament in second place, four strokes behind Scottie Scheffler who won The Open tournament at Royal Portrush. Despite the narrow margin, English's performance was nothing short of impressive, especially considering his recent comeback.

Just four months ago, English underwent hip surgery and missed four months of the season. However, the setback seems to have only fueled his determination. His final score at the tournament was 13 under, a testament to his resilience and skill.

The qualifying period for the Ryder Cup ends after the BMW Championship on 17 August. With his new career-high world ranking and his goal for the year to make it to the Tour Championship and make the Ryder Cup team, English's dream of making the Ryder Cup team may now be less than a month away.

English is currently tied for fourth at the Travelers Championship and sits fifth on the men's combined Major leaderboard for the year. Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler are ahead of him, but English's performance so far this season suggests he is not far behind.

In a recent interview, English admitted that a place in the Ryder Cup is in his sights. With his recent success and his consistent performance this season, it seems that English is well on his way to achieving his goal.

English's victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in 2023 was a significant milestone in his career, marking his fifth PGA Tour event win. This win, coupled with his recent performance at the tournament, has solidified his position as a formidable contender for the Ryder Cup.

The Ryder Cup takes place at Bethpage Black between September 26 and 28. As the qualifying period comes to a close, English holds the sixth and final automatic qualifying place for the Ryder Cup. With his current form and his undeniable talent, it seems that English is ready to take on the challenge of the Ryder Cup and make his mark on golfing history.

Read also: