John Harris

John Richard Harris (June 13, 1952 – September 17, 2025) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career Harris was born on June 13, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up in Roseau, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota where he distinguished himself in both golf and hockey. Harris was the second-leading scorer on his 1974 hockey team that went on to win the national championship. In addition, his brother Robbie was a talented hockey player and played for the U.S. ice hockey team at the 1976 Winter Olympics.

In the spring of 1974, Harris won the individual Big Ten championship in golf. In the summer, he also won the 1974 Minnesota State Amateur. During this era, he also won the Minnesota State Open back-to-back in 1994 and 1995 while still an amateur. Harris resigned as director of golf in June 2011. In March 2014, Hennepin County Judge Thomas M. Sipkins awarded Katie Brenny $359,000 in a discrimination lawsuit related to her treatment by Harris and Rose while at the University of Minnesota.

Personal life and death Harris lived in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

He died of acute myeloid leukemia on September 17, 2025, at the age of 73.

Amateur wins 1974 Big Ten Championship (individual), Minnesota State Amateur 1987 Minnesota State Amateur 1995 Minnesota State Open (as an amateur)

Champions Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jun 25, 2006 Commerce Bank Championship−11 (70-68-64=202)Playoff Tom Jenkins

Champions Tour playoff record (1–0)

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1993 (winners), 1995, 1997 (winners), 2001 Eisenhower Trophy: 1994 (winners)