Paul Harney (July 11, 1929 – August 24, 2011) was an American professional golfer and golf course owner who spent part of his career as a full-time PGA Tour player, but mostly was a club professional, part-time Tour player, and owner-operator of his own course.

He attended the College of the Holy Cross, which is located in his hometown; and was captain of the golf team.

In 1963 at the prime of his career, he fulfilled a promise made to his wife, Patricia, that when their oldest child started school, he would only play the tour on a part-time basis.

[1] He took his first club pro job at Sunset Oaks in northern California, where he stayed a couple years.

[1] Harney had a great deal of success in major championships, placing in the top-10 six times.