Brian Harman’s 116-Foot Magic at TPC Scottsdale
Every professional golfer has those moments that instantly become part of tournament lore. Brian Harman just grabbed one of his own at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. Facing a daunting 116-foot pitch on the sixth hole, Harman sent his ball rolling, bouncing, and finally dropping in the cup for a sensational birdie. The gallery erupted, players took notice, and suddenly, the sixth hole at TPC Scottsdale had a new signature highlight. It’s not every day you witness a long-range birdie hole-out on such a stage, and this shot instantly electrified the buzz already swirling around the legendary Phoenix Open.
The conditions weren’t exactly friendly, with firm greens and a tough pin tucked in the back. Harman, known for his touch and grit, sized up the shot with confidence. As he swung through, TV cameras caught the ball’s winding path, tracking it all the way until it disappeared below the flagstick. That moment was more than just a lucky bounce—it was another reminder of what makes Harman so dangerous on the PGA Tour.
A Strong History of Standout Shots
If you’ve followed Harman’s career, you know this wasn’t his first dramatic birdie. He’s pulled off famous chip-ins before—including a nifty 15-footer on the rowdy 16th hole at the 2016 Phoenix Open. More recently, his sharp approach game was on display at the 2020 Shriners Open when he stuffed a 132-yard shot close to set up another birdie. But nailing a pitch from 116 feet? That’s a shot most players only dream of making in practice, let alone under tournament pressure.
Harman’s ability to produce clutch moments in big events sets him apart. At Scottsdale, the sixth is no walk in the park. Dunes, runoffs, and firm greens routinely punish even the slightest mishits. Yet, Harman pulled out the kind of shot that gets replayed again and again, both in stadium seating and on highlight reels. Fist pump, grinning walk, and an energy jolt for the gallery: that’s how Harman’s day—and his legend—grew on Friday.
The Phoenix Open always serves up theatrical golf, but it takes a gutsy player to grab the spotlight with a play like this. For Harman, it’s another brush stroke on an underrated but growingly impressive career canvas. Golf fans can’t wait to see what he does next—especially if there’s another marathon birdie lurking around the corner.