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"I will say, life is better as a major
champion," Harman said Tuesday, two days before he and the other
top 70 in the playoff standings begin pursuit of the $19 million
first-place prize.
Harman, 36, picked a grand re-entry point to the winner's
circle. He hadn't won since 2017 when he grabbed the Claret Jug
with two hands and ran away from the field at the Open
Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club by six shots.
The victory pushed Harman into the OWGR top 10 and into position
to slide into the United States Ryder Cup roster with a strong
playoff push the next two weeks. The top six players in
qualifying points on Aug. 20 automatically will make the team.
"It's been a wild ride," Harman said. "I've kept the Claret Jug
right on the kitchen counter. My wife has asked me to move it
several times. It's like, 'That's a hard no. It's going to stay
right here.' I've caught myself walking by it, looking at it
like, 'Damn man. I still can't believe it happened.' ... It was
a very wild experience."
Harman said he talked Monday with Scottie Scheffler about how he
has dealt with the professional high -- and attention -- of
major success and all that follows.
"I've always enjoyed when I'm on the road by myself just going
to a hole-in-the-wall place and getting dinner. It's probably
going to be a minute before I get to enjoy that again," Harman
said.
Harman could have a chance to enjoy TPC Southwind in Memphis
this week, his first start since the Open. He finished third in
2022, shooting 66 in the first and second rounds.
"Luckily I haven't done a lot of golf the last couple of weeks.
My expectations are pretty low," Harman said. "But I'm excited
to get back to work. Obviously last time out, had a great
outing. I love this place. I love Memphis.
"I'm 36, I'm pretty set in my ways. I don't see things changing
much."
--Field Level Media
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