Harry Hall, a former UNLV Rebels golfer, has emerged as one of the top performers in the 2025 PGA Tour season. Having made 16 consecutive cuts, Hall is currently competing in the PGA Tour Championship, vying for a share of the $40 million prize pool. He attributes much of his professional success to his development at UNLV and the support he has received in Las Vegas.
Refining His Putting Technique with UNLV’s Dwaine Knight
Hall reflected on the crucial role his UNLV coach, Dwaine Knight, played in transforming his putting game.
“I remember in my junior days, I could putt great, but I wasn’t always a great putter,”
Hall said.
“When I got to UNLV and I worked with coach Knight, who’s a renowned putting guy, he really helped my technique. I remember when I got there, I used to putt way different. Now I’m probably a lot more modern. Ever since I’ve started using my feet to read the greens, as well, that’s helped a lot. When I got to UNLV, I’d set up really open and be hunched over and kind of feel the putts, and (Knight) got me very square, very upright. So that’s why I feel like more athletic.”
Elevating His Game with Guidance from Butch Harmon
In addition to Knight’s influence, Hall credits further improvement to Las Vegas Hall of Fame instructor Butch Harmon. Hall explained how maintaining consistency from tee to green became a key focus during his sessions with Harmon.
“The big thing is probably not losing a stroke tee to green and just being average, which I knew if I could just be average tee to green, then I could have a very good year. If he tells you you’re swinging it great and you can be one of the best in the world, you’re going to believe it because he’s one of the best coaches in the world.”
Setting His Sights on Representing in the Ryder Cup
Looking ahead, Hall expressed a strong desire to compete in the Ryder Cup, building on inspirations from his youth.
“It would be massive. I remember growing up, and Phil Rowe, he was like my idol growing up, he played in the Walker Cup in ’99. We have his bag in the clubhouse. People always used to say, ‘H, are you going to put a Walker Cup bag up there one day,’ and I always said, a Ryder Cup one.”
Hall’s rapid rise on the PGA Tour highlights not only his talent but also the significant impact of his training in Las Vegas and at UNLV. As he continues to compete among the best, his connection to his roots remains a driving force behind his ambitions and success in the sport.