Congratulations to Brian Harman for becoming The Open 2023 Champion!
Hey, folks! Hold onto your golf hats because we’ve got a surprising and sensational winner at the 151st Open Championship, and his name is Brian Harman! Now, if you’re into the “big guys” of golf, you might be doing a double-take here. Harman’s best pals on the PGA TOUR? Well, they’re the “tall drinks of water,” like the 6-foot-5-inch Patton Kizzire, and his caddie, Scott Tway, standing tall at 6-foot-4. But hey, Harman might not need the height when he’s got the golf game to back it up.
Standing at a modest 5-foot-7, Harman took the final round at Royal Liverpool by storm, shooting a 1-under 70, and leaving the competition, including Jason Day, Sepp Straka, Jon Rahm, and Tom Kim, trailing in his wake by a whopping six strokes! And let’s not forget, Harman was leading by a solid five shots at the halfway point, and he kept his cool amidst rain and challenging conditions.
The Open Championship was Harman’s third PGA TOUR victory and his first since the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship. This guy knows how to get the job done, and his 346-yard tee shot followed by a 5-iron to 15 feet for an eagle on Friday was a move that put him in the driver’s seat for this championship. And he sure didn’t let that lead slip away, staying strong over the final two days and sealing the deal with a well-deserved win.
Now, for those who don’t know much about Harman, you might be surprised to learn that he’s a self-proclaimed outdoorsman and a bow-hunter. He’s all about the country life, even talking about planting food for animals and taking care of the wildlife. And while he might be a serious guy when it comes to certain things, he’s also known for his good-natured banter, like joking about Scotland having “the worst weather on the planet.”
In the end, Harman showed his prowess on the greens, finishing first in Strokes Gained: Putting for the week, and with this victory, he’s moved up to sixth in the FedExCup and tenth in the world rankings. The U.S. Ryder Cup team could certainly benefit from having this talented left-hander on board, and his friend and fellow golfer, Zach Johnson, is all for it.
So, there you have it, folks! Brian Harman, the “little guy” who plays big-boy golf, has snagged the claret jug at the Open Championship and has set his sights on more wins and maybe even some Ryder Cup glory. What a ride!
Now, ready to explore the winner’s outfit as well as the top 3 on the field? Here is all the info:
Champion: Brian Harman
T2: Tom Kim
T2: Sepp Straka
T2: Jason Day
T2: Jon Rahm
