Harris English opens up about the controversial Ryder Cup envelope rule that kept him from playing Singles, calling it ‘a real bummer.’ He also shares a game-changing short game tip he learned from Scottie Scheffler during a practice round. Discover how Scheffler’s simple approach to tricky lies can improve your own short game. Plus, hear English’s thoughts on the U.S. team’s incredible comeback attempt and his hopes for future Ryder Cup appearances. Don’t miss this insightful interview with one of the PGA TOUR’s top players!
Keywords: Harris English, Ryder Cup, envelope rule, Scottie Scheffler, short game tips, PGA TOUR, golf instruction, golf highlights, Ryder Cup controversy, U.S. team comeback
Imagine being on the cusp of achieving one of your biggest career goals only to have it snatched away by a littleknown rule. That’s exactly what happened to Harris English at the Ryder Cup. And it’s a story that’s both frustrating and fascinating. But here’s where it gets controversial. Was the envelope rule fair or did it rob English of a chance to shine in one of golf’s most iconic events? Let’s dive in. In his first public comment since the Ryder Cup, Harris English didn’t hold back during a SiriusXM interview, expressing his disappointment over being sidelineed due to the envelope rule. I was pretty pissed, he admitted. I was ready to go, geared up for a Sunday singles match. One of my main goals this year was to make the RDER Cup. To not get that chance, it really sucked. Here’s how it unfolded. European player Victor Havland withdrew from the singles session due to a reagravated neck injury triggering the envelope rule. This rule agreed upon by both teams before the event dictates that the singles match involving the injured player is haved with a predetermined opposing player in this case English also sitting out. Both players receive a half point but neither gets to compete. It was only the fourth time in Rder Cup history this rule was invoked and the first since 1993 and this is the part most people miss. While the half point didn’t alter the final outcome, Europe won 15 to13. It could have shifted the momentum of the afternoon. If Havland had been forced to play or forfeit the point, the US’s historic comeback might have had a different ending. Havland himself acknowledged the situation saying, “I felt really bad for Harris. he didn’t get to play and he was upset about that. The rule has since sparked debate with US captain Keegan Bradley calling for it to be changed while team Europe captain Luke Donald defended it stating the rule is the rule and it’s been in place for a long time. But here’s the question. Should a rule that sidelines a healthy player ever be considered fair? Despite the disappointment, English spoke passionately about his RDER Cup experience, praising his teammates and Captain Bradley. He also shared a valuable lesson he learned from Scotty Sheffller during a practice round. Facing a tricky into the grain lie around Beth Pa’s greens, English asked Sheffller for advice. Sheller’s solution, a simple adjustment. Square the club face and tweak the stance slightly. I had never thought about it that way, English said. He’s a magician around the greens and I love the way he approaches his game. This moment highlights Sheffller’s quiet excellence and his willingness to share knowledge, a trait that makes him not just a great player, but a great teammate. English, who ranks 22nd in scrambling percentage on the PGA Tour, clearly admires Sheffller’s approach, and it’s easy to see why. But here’s a thought. Could this simple tip be a gamecher for English’s short game moving forward? As English returns to competition at the RSM Classic, his hometown event, he’s the highest ranked player in the field. Will he channel some of Sheffller’s short game magic? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure. His Rder Cup experience, though bittersweet, has left him more determined than ever to qualify for the team again in 2 years when the event heads to Otter Manor in Ireland. What do you think? Was the envelope rule fair or should it be changed? And could Harris English’s newfound short game insight propel him to new heights? Let us know in the comments. This is one debate that’s far from
