Russell Henley is making a push at the 2025 Open Championship.
After shooting a six-under 65 in the third round on Saturday, he’s put himself near the top of the leaderboard heading into Sunday. The Macon, Georgia native is looking for his second win on the PGA Tour in 2025, after claiming the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March.
Henley has a strong family supporting him, including his wife, Teil Duncan, and three children. They were there to celebrate with him for his first victory of the year, and they hope to watch him hoist the Claret Jug soon.
Here’s a look at Russell Henley’s family tree.
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Russell Henley wife: Teil Duncan Henley
Henley and his wife, Teil Duncan, married in 2015. They were first introduced in 2013 at the wedding of Teil’s sister and one of Russell’s friends. They went on a first date a few months later and got engaged in 2014.
Henley’s wife attended Auburn University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Art. She is now a contemporary artist based in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia, and in 2024, she started a company called Teil Textiles and Wallpaper, which offers interior design ideas for the home.
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Russell Henley son: Robert Russell Henley
Henley and Duncan have a son named Robert Russell, who was born on April 3, 2018, shortly before the Masters began.
In 2023, Henley detailed that Robert was born with brain swelling and was in a NICU unit in Charleston, South Carolina. He considered withdrawing from the tournament, but Robert’s condition ultimately improved. Henley finished tied for 15th and rushed home after the final round to be with his son.
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Russell Henley daughters
Ruth Teil Henley
Henley and Duncan’s first daughter, Ruth Teil, was born on June 14, 2019. At his last PGA Tour win, the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitation, Henley embraced all of his kids in an incredible family moment.
Jane Edith Henley
Henley & Duncan’s third child, Jane Edith, was born on June 4, 2022. Her father won the World Wide Technology Championship in the same year she was born.
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Russell Henley dad: Dr. Chapin Henley
Henley’s father, Dr. Chapin Henley, passed away last year at 85.
After graduating from University of Florida Medical School, he became an obstetrician gynecologist and delivered more than 5,000 babies in his career. He later founded Macon Volunteer Clinic to offer free healthcare to the uninsured.
Henley established a scholarship fund earlier this year in his dad’s name.
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Russell Henley mom: Sally Henly
Henley’s mom, Sally, raised Russell and his siblings Matt, Adam and Elizabeth in Macon, Georgia. In 2010, Russell won an amateur tournament on the Nationwide Tour on Mother’s Day, giving his mom a nice gift.
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Russell Henley brother: Matt Henley
Henley’s brother, Matt, is 11 years older and has caddied for his sibling in the past, including at the U.S. Open in 2010, when Russell competed as a college amateur. Matt is married with two children and resides in Macon.
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Where is Russell Henley from?
Henley is from Macon, Georgia. and attended the nearby University of Georgia. He turned professional in 2011 and joined the PGA Tour in 2013.
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