Russell Henley is a five-time PGA Tour winner, with those wins coming over a career spanning more than a decade.
Born in the state of Georgia in 1989, Henley would go on to play for the University of Georgia golf team, and would graduate at the age of 22 in 2011. He then turned professional, having already won as an amateur on the Nationwide Tour.
The winning streak would continue after he made the jump to the PGA Tour. He became the first player in 12 years to win on their first appearance on tour, doing so in the season opener at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Further wins would come over the next few years, including wins at the Shell Houston Open and the Honda Classsic.
To date, the American has five PGA Tour titles, with his most recent victory coming at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2025 – his first win in a Signature Event on the PGA Tour. He also has top ten finishes in three of the four major championships.
Russell Henley | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Russell Henley
Born: April 12, 1989
Nationality: United States
Residence: Columbus, Georgia, United States / Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States
Career
College: University of Georgia
Turned Pro: 2011
Professional Wins: 8
Highest World Ranking: 12 – July 21, 2024
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T4 (2023)
– PGA Championship – T12 (2015)
– US Open – T7 (2024)
– Open Championship – 5th (2024)
Professional Wins – 7
2011 (1) – Stadion Classic at UGA
2012 (2) – Chiquita Classic, Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open
2013 (1) – Sony Open in Hawaii
2014 (1) – Honda Classic
2017 (1) – Shell Houston Open
2022 (1) – World Wide Technology Championship
2025 (1) – Arnold Palmer Invitational
Achievements and Awards
Haskins Award – 2010
Russell Henley | What’s In His Bag?
The American is a Titleist staffer, with the brand’s clubs prominent throughout his bag. A Scotty Cameron putter finishes it off, and Henley plays with the Titleist Pro V1x ball.
Find the rest of Russell Henley’s WITB here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Russell Henley
When and where was Russell Henley born?
Russell Henley was born in April 1989 in the state of Georgia and began playing the game at a young age before going to college at the University of Georgia.
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When did Russell Henley turn professional?
Russell Henley turned professional in 2011 after graduating from college, having already won on the Nationwide Tour as an amateur golfer.
How many PGA Tour titles has Russell Henley won?
As of March 2025, Russell Henley is a five-time winner on the PGA Tour, with those victories coming over a nine-year span. His first came at the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2013, with victories following at the Honda Classic, Shell Houston Open and World Wide Technology Championship. His mot recent win came at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.
Who is Russell Henley dating/married to?
Russell Henley is married to Teil Duncan – a painter from the same state as Henley. The pair were married in 2015, and have multiple children.
Did you Know?
Debutant PGA Tour Winner
Henley made history in 2013, as he became the first player in 12 years to win on their PGA Tour debut. He did so at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and it would be the first of his four PGA Tour wins to date.
33 Majors Before First Top Ten
It was a long time in coming, but Henley played in 33 major championships before finally getting that first top ten result. It came at the 2023 Masters – where he finished in a tie for 4th. He has gone on to also record top tens at the US Open and the Open Championship, both in 2024.
Golf or Guitar?
Away from golf, the American is an avid guitarist. He has played onstage with Darius Rucker and O.A.R., both at PGA Tour events in the past.
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