Brian Harman has grinded through just about every level since turning professional in 2009, so he empathizes with those who will be directly impacted by the reduced field sizes approved by the PGA Tour Policy Board for the 2026 season.
As a member of the Player Advisory Committee, the former Georgia Bulldogs star was part of the group of players charged with evaluating the pro and cons of reducing the field sizes for several tournaments.
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