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Russell Henley
Russell Henley
Born: 12 April 1989
Birthplace: Georgia, USA
College: University of Georgia
Resides: Charleston, South Carolina
Major Wins: 0
Euro or PGA Tour Wins: 4
Other Wins: 3
Grass Preference: Bermuda
Significant Life Events: No
GBC Wind Performance Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
GBC Pressure Rating: ⭐⭐
BIO
Henley made headlines in 2013 by winning his first every professional PGA Tour event that he teed up, at the 2013 Sony Open. He went on to win the Honda Classic in 2014 and the Shell Houston Open in 2017.
Henley led the 2021 US Open after each round before faltering on the final day to finish 13th. He got back in the winners circle in 2022, winning at Mayakoba.
He is one of the best iron players on tour and should always be considered when approach play is the order of the day.
Significant info
None
Pressure Performance Analysis
Summary
Russell's led after 54 holes seven times on tour and has only converted twice (one of which was a six shot lead). As a result, Russell is much preferred coming from off the pace but it has to be said he's improved in 2022. His Golf Betting Club Pressure Performance Rating is set to ⭐⭐.
November 2022
✅ Led by six shots at Mayakoba and shot 70 to win by 4.
January 2022
➖ Led going into the final round of the Sony Open, shot 65 and lost a playoff to Hideki Matsuyama. Henley led by five at the turn but played the back nine in one over par.
November 2021
❌ Began the final round of the Houston Open 2 shots behind Scottie Scheffler and shot 70 to finish 5 shots behind Kokrak who shot 65.
August 2021
❌ Led by 3 shots after three rounds at the Wyndham Championship but shot 71 to miss out on a six man playoff by a shot.
June 2021
❌ Third (1 shot behind) going into the final round of the Travelers Championship, Russell shot a 72 (2nd worst of anyone in the top 25) to finish 19th.
June 2021
❌ Held at least a share of the lead after each of the first three rounds of the U.S. Open before finishing T13 with a final round 76.
January 2021
❌ Fourth (three shots back) going into the final round of the Sony Open. A final round 68 saw him drop to 11th.
August 2020
❌ Held the 54-hole lead at THE CJ CUP @ Shadow Creek before finishing T3 with a 70. The winner, Jason Kokrak, shot 64 but Henley was poor.
February 2020
❌ Fourth (trailing by 1 shot) going into the final round of the Genesis Invitational, Russell shot a 75 (3rd worst of the day) to slip to 17th.
Trends
Unpredictable
Russell doesn't have to be on form to record a big finish. He won Mayakoba in 2022 with no form and had four top 10 finishes in 2021, none of which were preceded by a top 20 finish. Similarly, 2019 saw him record a single top 10 and that came after a missed cut.
Events to back Henley
Sony Open
Winner here in 2013 and several top performances since including 2nd in 2022.
The Honda Classic
Winner here in 2014 and 8th and 3rd in his last two starts.
Playoff Record
3-1.
Significant Quotes
Sony Open 2022
"I've slept on a few leads the last couple years. It's hard. I struggle to sleep. I'm already not the best sleeper."
Travelers Championship 2021
"I can handle more pressure than I thought I could. I've always known under the gun in contention I feel like I've been able to handle it and win a few times out here, but last week (leading US Open) was more pressure than I've experienced. So that gives me confidence."
