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Padraig Harrington biography
24 professional wins
24 2008 90th US PGA Championship, Oakland Hills (2 shots)
23 2008 137th Open Championship, Royal Birkdale (4 shots)
22 2008 Irish PGA Championship, The European Club (4 shots)
21 2007 Hassan II Trophy (Morocco)
20 2007 Open Championship, Carnoustie. (Play-off. Bt Sergio Garcia 4-hole agg.)
19 2007 Irish Professional Championship, European Club (Play-off. Bt Brendan McGovern.)
18 2007 Irish Open, Adare Manor. (Play-off bt Bradley Dredge.)
17 2006 Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Play-off, bt Tiger Woods.)
16 2006 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns
One behind Bradley Dredge, he romped to a career-best five shot win from the Weshman, Edward Loar and Anthony Wall with 68.
15 2005 Irish PGA (Play-off)
14 2005 Barclays Classic (PGA Tour 2 shots),
13 2005 Honda Classic (Play-off)
12 2004 Linde German Masters
Three behind McDowell, he won by three from Nick O'Hern with 70 and headed to Oakland Hills for Ryder Cup on a high.
"It would have been a real dent on my confidence if I hadn’t won," said Harrington afterwards. "I thought I had it licked at the end of last season when I won a few times but last week I wondered if I was back to my old situation and not converting."
11 2004 Irish PGA, St Margaret's, Co Dublin
10 2003 Omega Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong GC, 4 -7 Dec 2003
Trailed Swede Christopher Hanell by a shot but won by one from Hennie Otto with a 66.
9 2003 Deutsche Bank - SAP Open TPC of Europe, Gut Kaden, Hamburg, Germany
Two clear of Graeme McDowell overnight, he had to hole a 12 foot par putt on the last to force a play-off after Thomas Björn had charged through the field with a final round 63 to set the 19 under target.
8 2002 Target World Challenge -20 (2 shots from Tiger Woods)
7 2002 BMW Asian Open, Ta Shee G&CC, Taiwan
Tied for second with Trevor Immelman, one stroke adrift of Maarten Lafeber, he closed with 69 to edge out Jyoti Randhawa by a stroke.
6 2002 Dunhill Links
Tied with Eduardo Romero after three rounds, he beat the Argentine with birdie at the second sudden death hole after birdie at last had forced play-off.
5 2001 Volvo Masters Andalucia, Montecastillo GC
Won by one from Paul McGinley with three birdies in last four holes for 66. Tournament had been reduced to 54 holes after high winds on Saturday had restricted play.
4 2000 BBVA Open Turespaña Masters, Comunidad de Madrid, Club de Campo
Four clear of Jimenez. Won by two from Gary Orr with final round 70.
3 2000 Brazil Sao Paulo 500 Years Open
Tied Welshman David Park overnight, won by two from American Gerry Norquist with 68.
2 1998 Irish Professional Championship, Powerscourt. 54 holes. Play-off
1 1996 Peugeot Spanish Open, Club de Campo, Madrid
Six clear of Pedro Linhart after three rounds, he eventually won by four after a closing 71
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Biographical details
Date of birth: 31/08/1971
Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
Height and weight: 6ft 1in 13st (185cm 83kgs)
Family: Wife: Caroline (m. 1997); Children: Patrick (2003), Ciaran (2007)
Interests: Snooker, tennis, all sports
Caddie: Ronan Flood
Web Site: http://www.padraigharrington.com
Turned Pro: 1995 (plus 2)
Qualifying School: 1995*
Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
Height and weight: 6ft 1in 13st (185cm 83kgs)
Family: Wife: Caroline (m. 1997); Children: Patrick (2003), Ciaran (2007)
Interests: Snooker, tennis, all sports
Caddie: Ronan Flood
Web Site: http://www.padraigharrington.com
Turned Pro: 1995 (plus 2)
Qualifying School: 1995*
Professional victories
24 2008 90th US PGA Championship, Oakland Hills (2 shots)
23 2008 137th Open Championship, Royal Birkdale (4 shots)
22 2008 Irish PGA Championship, The European Club (4 shots)
21 2007 Hassan II Trophy (Morocco)
20 2007 Open Championship, Carnoustie. (Play-off. Bt Sergio Garcia 4-hole agg.)
19 2007 Irish Professional Championship, European Club (Play-off. Bt Brendan McGovern.)
18 2007 Irish Open, Adare Manor. (Play-off bt Bradley Dredge.)
17 2006 Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Play-off, bt Tiger Woods.)
16 2006 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns
One behind Bradley Dredge, he romped to a career-best five shot win from the Weshman, Edward Loar and Anthony Wall with 68.
15 2005 Irish PGA (Play-off)
14 2005 Barclays Classic (PGA Tour 2 shots),
13 2005 Honda Classic (Play-off)
12 2004 Linde German Masters
Three behind McDowell, he won by three from Nick O'Hern with 70 and headed to Oakland Hills for Ryder Cup on a high.
"It would have been a real dent on my confidence if I hadn’t won," said Harrington afterwards. "I thought I had it licked at the end of last season when I won a few times but last week I wondered if I was back to my old situation and not converting."
11 2004 Irish PGA, St Margaret's, Co Dublin
10 2003 Omega Hong Kong Open, Hong Kong GC, 4 -7 Dec 2003
Trailed Swede Christopher Hanell by a shot but won by one from Hennie Otto with a 66.
9 2003 Deutsche Bank - SAP Open TPC of Europe, Gut Kaden, Hamburg, Germany
Two clear of Graeme McDowell overnight, he had to hole a 12 foot par putt on the last to force a play-off after Thomas Björn had charged through the field with a final round 63 to set the 19 under target.
8 2002 Target World Challenge -20 (2 shots from Tiger Woods)
7 2002 BMW Asian Open, Ta Shee G&CC, Taiwan
Tied for second with Trevor Immelman, one stroke adrift of Maarten Lafeber, he closed with 69 to edge out Jyoti Randhawa by a stroke.
6 2002 Dunhill Links
Tied with Eduardo Romero after three rounds, he beat the Argentine with birdie at the second sudden death hole after birdie at last had forced play-off.
5 2001 Volvo Masters Andalucia, Montecastillo GC
Won by one from Paul McGinley with three birdies in last four holes for 66. Tournament had been reduced to 54 holes after high winds on Saturday had restricted play.
4 2000 BBVA Open Turespaña Masters, Comunidad de Madrid, Club de Campo
Four clear of Jimenez. Won by two from Gary Orr with final round 70.
3 2000 Brazil Sao Paulo 500 Years Open
Tied Welshman David Park overnight, won by two from American Gerry Norquist with 68.
2 1998 Irish Professional Championship, Powerscourt. 54 holes. Play-off
1 1996 Peugeot Spanish Open, Club de Campo, Madrid
Six clear of Pedro Linhart after three rounds, he eventually won by four after a closing 71
Amateur career
Walker Cup 1991-93-95 P9 W3 H1 L5 Pts 7
1995
Winner Irish Amateur Open, Fota Island
Winner Irish Amateur Close Championship, Lahinch. Beat Richie Coughlan 3 and 2
Runner up North of Ireland Championship, Royal Portrush. Lost to Keith Nolan at 19th
Runner up South of Ireland Championship, Lahinch. Lost to Jody Fanagan 1 hole
1994
Winner West of Ireland Championship, Co Sligo. Beat Ken Kearney 2 holes
Runner up Irish Amateur Close, Portmarnock. Lost to David Higgins at 20th
Runner up South of Ireland Championship, Lahinch. Lost to David Higgins 1 hole
1991
Winner Sherry Cup, Spain
Runner up North of Ireland Championship, Royal Portrush. Lost to Garth McGimpsey 2 and 1
1990
Runner up Irish Amateur Close, Co Louth. Lost to Darren Clarke 3 and 2
1995
Winner Irish Amateur Open, Fota Island
Winner Irish Amateur Close Championship, Lahinch. Beat Richie Coughlan 3 and 2
Runner up North of Ireland Championship, Royal Portrush. Lost to Keith Nolan at 19th
Runner up South of Ireland Championship, Lahinch. Lost to Jody Fanagan 1 hole
1994
Winner West of Ireland Championship, Co Sligo. Beat Ken Kearney 2 holes
Runner up Irish Amateur Close, Portmarnock. Lost to David Higgins at 20th
Runner up South of Ireland Championship, Lahinch. Lost to David Higgins 1 hole
1991
Winner Sherry Cup, Spain
Runner up North of Ireland Championship, Royal Portrush. Lost to Garth McGimpsey 2 and 1
1990
Runner up Irish Amateur Close, Co Louth. Lost to Darren Clarke 3 and 2
Runner-up finishes
33 2008 Barclays Singapore Open (with Ernie Els)
32 2008 PGA Grand Slam of Golf (play-off with Jim Furyk)
31 2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf (play-off with Angel Cabrera)
30 2006 Volvo Masters
29 2006 BMW International (play-off)
28 2006 Open de France
27 2006 Booz Allen Classic
26 2004 Omega Hong Kong
25 2004 Target World Challenge
24 2004 Nissan Irish Open
23 2004 Buick Classic (play-off)
22 2004 Deutsche Bank
21 2004 The Players Championship
20 2003 Telefonica Open de Madrid
19 2003 Benson & Hedges International
18 2003 The Players Championship
17 2002 Smurfit European Open
16 2002 Cisco World Matchplay Championship (Lost 2 and 1 to Ian Woosnam)
15 2001 BMW International Open
14 2001 Smurfit European Open
13 2001 Murphy's Irish Open
12 2001 Algarve Open de Portugal
11 2001 Dubai Desert Classic
10 2001 Carlsberg Malaysian Open (play-off)
9 2000 Brazil Rio De Janeiro 500 Years Open (playoff)
8 2000 Benson and Hedges Malaysian Open
7 1999 Volvo Masters
6 1999 Linde German Masters
5 1999 BMW International Open
4 1999 West of Ireland Classic
3 1999 Fiat and Fila Italian Open
2 1998 German Open
1 1997 Volvo Masters
32 2008 PGA Grand Slam of Golf (play-off with Jim Furyk)
31 2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf (play-off with Angel Cabrera)
30 2006 Volvo Masters
29 2006 BMW International (play-off)
28 2006 Open de France
27 2006 Booz Allen Classic
26 2004 Omega Hong Kong
25 2004 Target World Challenge
24 2004 Nissan Irish Open
23 2004 Buick Classic (play-off)
22 2004 Deutsche Bank
21 2004 The Players Championship
20 2003 Telefonica Open de Madrid
19 2003 Benson & Hedges International
18 2003 The Players Championship
17 2002 Smurfit European Open
16 2002 Cisco World Matchplay Championship (Lost 2 and 1 to Ian Woosnam)
15 2001 BMW International Open
14 2001 Smurfit European Open
13 2001 Murphy's Irish Open
12 2001 Algarve Open de Portugal
11 2001 Dubai Desert Classic
10 2001 Carlsberg Malaysian Open (play-off)
9 2000 Brazil Rio De Janeiro 500 Years Open (playoff)
8 2000 Benson and Hedges Malaysian Open
7 1999 Volvo Masters
6 1999 Linde German Masters
5 1999 BMW International Open
4 1999 West of Ireland Classic
3 1999 Fiat and Fila Italian Open
2 1998 German Open
1 1997 Volvo Masters