Harris English opens up about his experience at the Ryder Cup, including the controversial ‘envelope rule’ that kept him from playing on Sunday. He shares his disappointment but also highlights the team’s incredible comeback attempt. English also reveals a valuable short-game tip he learned from Scottie Scheffler, the world’s best player, during a practice round. This video delves into the rules, strategies, and personal stories from the Ryder Cup, offering an inside look at the tournament and the players’ experiences.
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Imagine the crushing disappointment. Harris English, ready to battle on the final day of the RDER Cup, only to be sidelined by a controversial rule. Let's dive into the details of this frustrating situation and a valuable short game tip from none other than Scotty Sheffller. Written by Paul Hadawanic, this article recounts English's experience at the Ryder Cup. English, eager to compete, found his opportunity snatched away due to the envelope rule. This rule invoked after Victor Havlin's injury meant English wouldn't play in the singles matches despite being fit to compete. In a recent interview with SiriusXM, English didn't mince words, expressing his frustration like I'm gearing up, ready to go play a Sunday singles match at the RDER Cup. That was one of my two main goals this year was to make the Ryder Cup. To not be awarded that opportunity to play on Sunday, it really sucked. The envelope rule agreed upon by both teams dictates that if a player is injured, their match is hald and a pre-selected player from the opposing team whose name is in an envelope also receives a half point. This rule has only been used four times in writer Cup history with the last instance before this being in 1993. The rule itself dates back to 1971. Both English and Havland's replacement each received a half point. Havland himself acknowledged English's misfortune stating he felt bad for English who didn't get to play the half point from the half match while not affecting the final outcome Europe won 15 to13 could have altered the momentum of the day English however remained positive highlighting the incredible comeback attempt by the US team he was thrilled to be part of the team and witness their fight but here's where it gets controversial US captain Keegan Bradley called for the rule to be changed while European captain Luke Donald defended it. Despite the setback, English looks forward to qualifying for the RDER Cup in two years. He praised his captain and teammates, emphasizing the positive aspects of his experience. Beyond the controversy, the article shares a valuable tip from Scotty Sheffller. During a practice round, English sought Sheffller's advice on a challenging shot around the green. Sheffller's simple solution, squaring the club face and adjusting his stance, immediately worked for English. This demonstrates Sheffller's mastery and the importance of a straightforward approach. English was surprised because he always thought he should draw the ball from those lies. He found that Sheffller's method produced consistent results. And this is the part most people miss. Sheffller's ability to simplify complex situations is a key part of his success. English highlighted Sheffller's brilliance and the opportunity to learn from the best. Sheffller currently ranks third in scrambling percentage on the PGA Tour in 2025, while English is no slouch himself, ranking 22nd in the same statistic. English is now competing in the RSM Classic, his first tournament since the RDER Cup. He's embracing the experience and hoping to apply some of Sheffller's short game magic. What are your thoughts on the envelope rule? Do you agree with the calls for change or do you believe it's a fair rule? Share your opinions in the comments below.
