Introduction
Labron E. Harris Jr. (born September 27, 1941) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s.
Harris was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and grew up playing the Oklahoma State University practice facility, Lakeside Golf Course. He attended Oklahoma State University, where he was a distinguished member of the golf team: second-team All-American in 1961, first-team All-American and winner of the U.S. Amateur in 1962. His father, Labron Harris, Sr. was the Oklahoma State Cowboys golf coach from 1947 to 1973.
In addition to playing golf at Oklahoma State, Harris earned a master's degree in statistics while studying at the university.
Harris defeated Bert Yancey in a playoff at the 1971 Robinson Open Golf Classic for his only PGA Tour win. Also in 1971, Harris was the first-round leader at the U.S. Open with a score of 67, eventually fading to finish the tournament at T-46. His best finish in a major was a T-24 at the 1965 U.S. Open.
Harris is currently a prominent stamp dealer with a US postal history specialty.He currently lives in Maryland.
Amateur wins
- 1960 Western Junior
- 1962 U.S. Amateur
Professional wins
PGA Tour wins
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26, 1971 | Robinson Open Golf Classic | −10 (68-70-69-67=274) | Playoff | Bert Yancey |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Philadelphia Golf Classic | Bob Murphy | Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1971 | Robinson Open Golf Classic | Bert Yancey | Won with birdie on third extra hole |
Other wins
- 1963 Oklahoma Open
- 1964 Par-3 contest at The Masters
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1963 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy: 1962 (winners)
- Americas Cup: 1963 (winners)