Even hecklers couldn’t break Brian Harman at the British Open.
As fans anxiously cheered on fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood, Harman became the recipient of “unrepeatable” comments after he entered Sunday with a five-shot lead.
“I’d be lying if I didn’t hear some things that weren’t super nice towards me,” Harman revealed on Saturday.“I hear them, but, at the same time, I don’t try to let that influence the decision I’m about to make.”
Brian Harman tees off on the 9th hole on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Getty Images
Brian Harman is crowded by fans as he takes his tee shot during the British Open. Getty ImagesNone of it seems to carry over as Harman cruised to victory at 13-under par — a six-stroke win — to claim his first major championship.
When asked specifically what he had heard on Saturday, he said: “It’s unrepeatable.”
Harman credits his hunting prowess as a way he stays focused in big moments while blocking out the noise.
Brian Harman looks on as they prepare to putt on the 4th green, whilst under an umbrella, on Day Four of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Getty Images“The patience and the strategy [of hunting] for sure [has helped],” Harman said. “When I go out turkey hunting, I can spend all day out there. Hunting is something else that I do that makes me lose track of time.”
Fans hoping to see Fleetwood win his first career major will have to continue their wait as he finished at 4-under and well off the lead in a tie for 10th.
Mcllroy would end the tournament -6 after posting a -3 on the British Open’s final day.
Brian Harman holds the claret jug as the new British Open champion. REUTERSHarman only has two PGA Tour wins to his name and had not won since 2017.
His unflappable nature at the British Open will also likely earn him a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
