Harris English is chasing a Ryder Cup dream—but his trusted caddie has just been denied entry into the UK. 🇺🇸🎯🇬🇧
As English prepares for the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Portrush, his longtime caddie Eric Larson has been forced to stay behind in the U.S. due to a shocking UK visa denial. The issue? A decades-old conviction from the 1990s.
Larson, who served 11 years in prison and has been clean for nearly two decades, is now at the center of a brewing controversy just as English tries to secure a spot on Team USA for the Ryder Cup.
With letters of support from the PGA Tour and R&A already submitted, the clock is ticking. Can they overturn the UK’s decision in time?
📌 Hear what English had to say, why this matters for golf, and how one man’s past may still be impacting his future.
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As Harris English prepares for a pivotal two-week stretch that could determine his place on the US Ryder Cup team, he’s facing an unexpected setback. His longtime caddy, Eric Larson, won’t be by his side at the Genesis Scottish Open. While English is competing at the Renaissance Club in East Lotheian, Lson remains in the United States after being denied entry into the United Kingdom due to visa complications. According to the Associated Press, Larsson was unable to secure a new electronic travel authorization, ETA, a requirement introduced earlier this year for US travelers entering the UK. The snag appears to stem from Larsson’s criminal record, specifically a federal conviction from the 1990s related to drug distribution, which led to a 13-year prison sentence. He served 11 years before his release in 2006. Apparently, the United Kingdom doesn’t look too kindly on his past, English told AP. It’s a work in progress. Despite the conviction, Larsson has traveled overseas in recent years without issue, including to past open championships where he caddied for English. The sudden denial of his visa ahead of a crucial part of the PGA Tour schedule has come as a surprise. Efforts are being made to support Larsson’s case with letters of recommendation submitted by both the PGA Tour and the RNA in hopes of resolving the issue in time for the Open at Royal Portrait next week. English, who is currently 10th in the US RDER Cup point standings, knows how important this stretch is and how valuable Larson’s presence is on the B A I in Larson’s absence. English has enlisted Joe Eder, normally on Davis Thompson’s bag for this week’s Scottish Open. However, a more permanent solution will be needed if the visa issue isn’t resolved before poor Trish. I didn’t realize how complicated the process would be. English said, “Someone can look at a person’s record from 30 years ago. He’s been great for the last 20 and it still follows him. How long does that stay with someone?
