Do you know that taste of a long-awaited win? Just ask Harris English, who recently ended his four-year drought by clinching the Farmers Insurance Open with a gritty 1-over 73 in challenging weather conditions. It wasn’t the prettiest round, but it didn’t need to be. English added a fifth victory to his resume, and it felt like a long time coming.

“It’s hard to win,” English said. “I might have looked calm out there on the course, but inside your emotions are going crazy. I just know how hard it is to win. It’s just so much fun. You’ve got to soak it in when you do it.”

He absolutely did. English walked off the 18th green with a score of 8-under 280. He finally put an end to the winless streak that had been hanging over him since 2021. Sure, his game was commendable. But he credits another consistent factor for his success: his gear.

On the PGA Tour, it’s totally normal to see players fiddling with the newest putters on the practice green. Their bags are usually overflowing with shiny new options. But that’s not the case for English. For over a decade, he’s stuck with the same trusty putter: a Scottsdale Ho-Hum mallet he’s had since his senior year of college in 2011.

Interestingly, this putter wasn’t even meant for him. It was originally destined for his Georgia teammate Keith Mitchell, but English got his hands on it, and the rest is history.

With a 36 1/4-inch length, three degrees of loft, and a Penguin AVS Tomline grip, it’s been his go-to weapon on the greens. And the grip? Well, that’s what English is really fond of. “I like my grips to be a little worn,” English said. “New grips feel slick, especially when my hands sweat. I’ll have the pen guy sand a new grip down to make it feel a little worn.”

It’s quirky, sure, but it works. That same putter has helped him secure all five of his PGA Tour wins, including this one. Sometimes, sticking with what feels right beats chasing the latest trend.

But this win wasn’t just about ending a drought or proving his equipment loyalty. It was a little sweeter for another reason.

Harris English’s win was worth the wait

For Harris English, the Farmers Insurance Open wasn’t just another trophy—it was the end of a 1,308-day drought. To say English has seen his fair share of ups and downs would be putting it lightly. In fact, the 2025 season didn’t start on a very hopeful note.

He debuted the season with Sony Open in Hawaii where he missed the cut and followed it up with a T-43 finish at The American Express. Not exactly the start he was hoping for. But then came the Farmers Insurance Open, and everything turned around.

While this win was obviously huge for Harris, it was extra special because of who was waiting to celebrate with him, his 1½-year-old daughter, Emilia. After all, it’s not every day you get to win a tournament and make your little one proud. “Happy to say it’s been the best week of my life,” English shared on X (formerly Twitter) back in 2023, when he became a dad for the first time. “We welcomed Emilia Elizabeth English on 7/10/23 at 12:37 pm.”

Fast-forward to now, and English finally celebrated a victory with Emilia by his side. Sure, the win was big for his career, but being able to share the moment with his daughter? That’s a memory he’ll cherish forever.