Torrey Pines can be tough, but Harris English has been loyal to playing on some of the most difficult setups. He had played on the Torrey Pines golf courses almost every year of his 14-year pro career. In fact, back in 2015, the golfer birdied the 72nd hole to get into a 4-way tie at the Farmers Insurance Open; Unfortunately, he could only make par at 18 on the first extra hole and Jason Day walked away victorious. Six years later, in the 2021 U.S. Open, English produced a splendid final-round 68 on Torrey South. That was until Jon Rahm charged on the back nine and shot 67 to win and English had to settle for the third position. What is his current situation?

Holding his daughter, the 35-year-old recalled his journey and what his first victory meant to him. English was emotional when talking to Amanda Balionis of CBS about how the journey has been for him to get back into the winner’s circle. The reporter asked him: “1,308 days since your last victory. There has been injury, there has been surgery, there has been the newest addition to your family. Tell us about the journey that brought you back into the winner’s circle?”

English’s passion for golf was evident from his words. He stated: “It’s always a journey. I’m 35 now, been doing this for 14 years and it never gets easier. I love being out here on the PGA Tour. I mean, this is what we play for.“

The 2021 Travelers Championship winner had to go against a tough field and disruptive weather before clinching his fifth victory on the PGA Tour. He had to battle injury, surgery, and many tough tournaments before earning this well-fought victory.

“I have so much respect for this game and respect for a lot of players out here. It’s hard to win. I might have looked calm out there on the course, but inside your emotions are going crazy.” The crack in his voice was proof that English was grateful for pulling through during a tough day with fierce competition. The 35-year-old displayed steely nerves as he fended off a charging Sam Stevens, who shot a brilliant 4 under par, the highest in Round 4.

This is English’s first win in 1308 days, but the American has gone through a similar dry spell before as well. After his first two PGA Tour victories in 2013, Harris English had to wait more than seven years before clinching his third at the 2021 Sentry. He knows the mental fortitude that makes one a winner because he has gone through it. “I just know how hard it is to win. It’s so much fun, and you gotta soak it in when you do it.“

Tough conditions defined the Farmers Insurance Open 2025, as disruptive winds and darkness forced suspension of play twice on Day 2. But at the end of Day 3, Harris English emerged with a sole lead after scoring three birdies to end the round. His 9 under par was under threat from Andrew Novak, who scored 8 under par. An exciting final day was set at the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

Interesting Fact: This was the fourth year that the Farmers was shifted away from Sunday. It is the only PGA Tour stop with a Saturday final round. This was done so that they could avoid clashing with the NFL’s AFC and NFC Championship games.

A thrilling Farmers Insurance Open final day

While Novak and English battled for the top spot on Day 4, Sam Stevens, who had 3 under par at the end of Day 3, was slowly inching his way to the top. English, after an eight-hole playoff against Kramer Hickok, was undaunted.

Despite two early bogeys in windy conditions, he displayed a strong mettle outside to finish on par at the last 12 holes and had a final score of 8 under par. Stevens, who had 4 under par 68 missed out by one stroke in the end and had to be satisfied with a second place. Andrew Novak finished third with a 6 under-par score for the whole tournament.

Despite turbulent emotions inside, English displayed a sense of verve and poise in wind conditions reminiscent of Day 2. At the same Torrey Pines Course, where he lost the competition in a playoff in 2015, English claimed his first victory as a dad. Harris English was understandably emotional and celebrated with his wife and daughter.

The golfer took his daughter to his post-game interview with Balionis, hoping that the good luck she had brought would stay with him.

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