Brian Harman Reveals the Rory McIlroy Moment That Changed His Career
Going up against Rory McIlroy can change a golfer’s entire career… and Brian Harman is living proof. 🏌️♂️🔥
In this video, we break down the eye-opening moment that forced Harman to completely rebuild his wedge game — all because of one brutally humbling round alongside Rory at the Memorial. From that day forward, the Open Champion reshaped both his technique and his mindset, transforming himself into one of the deadliest short-game players on the PGA Tour.
You’ll learn:
✨ The exact moment Harman realized he had to level up
✨ Why Rory McIlroy’s wedge play shocked him
✨ How Harman climbed into the PGA Tour’s top 15 inside 100 yards
✨ His intense “life-or-death” putting mindset
✨ The rock-climbing philosophy that completely changed his approach
✨ How these adjustments helped him dominate at the 2023 Open Championship
Brian Harman may not have Rory’s power, but his discipline, precision, and mindset are a masterclass for every golfer.
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