The United States remains without a Ryder Cup captain for 2027, and PGA Tour professional Harris English has revealed insights into how the team is regrouping following their 2025 defeat.
English is competing against several European Ryder Cup veterans at the RBC Heritage and is eager for redemption at the 2027 biennial competition.
“I want to get back,” English stated. “I want to get back next year in Ireland. It always leaves a sour taste in your mouth when you lose. Been on a winning team and a losing team, and losing sucks. It hurt a lot.”
“It took a few days to bounce back from that. But going to give me even more fire to get back to Ireland and try to win the Cup back.”
The United States claimed victory at the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, with English and his teammates celebrating well into the morning hours – unaware they might face a six-year wait for another triumph.
“I was a little more hungover after Whistling Straits,” English remarked. “I wasn’t really in the partying mood. Obviously you want to congratulate Team Europe for playing so well. I’m good buddies with a lot of those guys.
“But losing sucks. It’s not as much fun as winning. We’ll get back. We’re going to kind of get back to the drawing board and get it right for Ireland.”
The 36 year old is chasing the first-place $3.6 million prize at Harbour Town Golf Links, though European Ryder Cup standout Matt Fitzpatrick stands in his way, currently leading at 14-under.
“Obviously Bobby Mac can play in the wind really well,” said English. “Fitz is a good wind player. Maybe there’s some really good players from Europe; I think that’s the thing. They’ve been playing really, really good all year. They played really good at the Ryder Cup. I think they’re just some really good players.”
Harris acknowledged that such experiences enrich his career journey as the Tour veteran pursues his sixth PGA Tour victory. “Oh, 100 percent,” said English.
“I’ve had a lot of bumps and road blocks in my career, and it just makes you stronger and makes you better. Makes it more worthwhile when you play good golf, getting over some of those hurdles. I’ve had a lot in my career. I’m probably going to have more of them. That’s just golf, and that’s life.”