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Site last published: 11/21/08
Langer tips Harrington for Masters glory
18/11/08 18:08 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
The German legend, 51, tees it up in the 50th edition of the Hong Kong Open alongside Irish aces Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley at Fanling tomorrow.
And after watching Harrington’s impressive wins in The Open and US PGA this summer, he reckons it’s only a matter of time before the Dubliner pulls on the green jacket awarded to the Masters champion.
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Harrington dreaming of Masters glory
14/10/08 23:00 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Padraig Harrington headed into last night’s PGA Grand Slam of Golf with one eye on next year’s Masters title.
Ireland’s three-time Major winner was on the trail of a pink jacket awarded to the winner in Bermuda, where he took on Trevor Immelman, Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk in the first round of a 36-hole challenge.
But Harrington, 37, confessed that he is already dreaming of victory at Augusta and completing the third leg of the Paddy Slam by pulling on the famous green jacket next April.
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Ireland’s three-time Major winner was on the trail of a pink jacket awarded to the winner in Bermuda, where he took on Trevor Immelman, Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk in the first round of a 36-hole challenge.
But Harrington, 37, confessed that he is already dreaming of victory at Augusta and completing the third leg of the Paddy Slam by pulling on the famous green jacket next April.
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McIlroy targets 2010 Open at St Andrews
07/10/08 09:05 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Holywood hotshot Rory McIlroy has set his sight on Open glory at St Andrews in 2010.
The Ulster teenager, 19, believes he has a great chance of lifting the Claret Jug at the Home of Golf after finishing eighth in the Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday.
Up to 102nd in the world - a rise of 130 places so far this year - he can't wait for the Open to return to St Andrews in 2010. Read More...
The Ulster teenager, 19, believes he has a great chance of lifting the Claret Jug at the Home of Golf after finishing eighth in the Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday.
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Harrington's runaway success story
15/08/08 21:51 Filed in: Sunday Times
Surrounded by some heavy-handed police as he was ushered away from the media centre at Oakland Hills last Sunday night, Pádraig Harrington broke away from the pack to answer one last question from a familiar but imploring Irish voice. Read More...
Harrington can join all-time greats
11/08/08 12:49 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
History says that Padraig Harrington could win at least six major titles and join Nick Faldo as the greatest European golfer of all time.
But Harrington while still doesn't believe he is in the same class as idols like Faldo, Ben Hogan or five-time champion Seve Ballesteros, he knows he has the mental resolve to get close. Read More...
But Harrington while still doesn't believe he is in the same class as idols like Faldo, Ben Hogan or five-time champion Seve Ballesteros, he knows he has the mental resolve to get close. Read More...
Harrington targets Paddy Slam
11/08/08 12:27 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Triple major champion Padraig Harrington wants to join Tiger Woods in the history books and complete the "Paddy Slam" next year. Read More...
Torrance tips Harrington for US success
25/07/08 01:00 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Swing genius Bob Torrance reckons Padraig Harrington can step up and win Majors in the US. Read More...
I died on 72nd hole at Carnoustie, Harrington
12/07/08 21:47 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Padraig Harrington runs out of the living room when his relatives call round and sit down to watch the DVD of his Open Championship triumph. Read More...
No seconds for Padraig
27/05/08 13:50 Filed in: Irish Daily Star
Open champion Padraig Harrington won't settle for second best when he defends his Open Championship crown at Royal Birkdale in July. Read More...
Victory the only option for Harrington
27/05/08 13:47 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
Padraig Harrington insists that nothing but victory will satisfy him when he defends the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July. Read More...
Harrington to skip BMW PGA
19/04/08 01:37 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Padraig Harrington has decided to skip the European Tour’s flagship BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth to boost his US Open chances. Read More...
Harrington dismisses merit of fifth at Augusta
14/04/08 11:51 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Padraig Harrington dismissed his fifth place finish behind Masters champion Trevor Immelman and immediately set his sights on the US Open. Read More...
Harrington nine behind Immelman at Augusta
12/04/08 23:20 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Padraig Harrington is a daunting nine strokes behind an impressive Trevor Immelman entering the final round of the Masters. Read More...
First round frustration for Harrington
10/04/08 23:16 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Padraig Harrington confessed that frustration got the better of him in the first round of the Masters at Augusta National. Read More...
Harrington confirms Masters plan
02/03/08 18:16 Filed in: Irish Golf Desk
Padraig Harrington plans to take the Carnoustie route to Masters glory at Augusta.
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Els goes soft on schedule
28/01/08 07:04 Filed in: The Irish Times
Ernie Els has taken a longer winter break than normal this year and reduced his global travelling arrangements to remain as fresh as possible for the season's major examinations.
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O'Meara sees green for Padraig
28/01/08 07:01 Filed in: The Irish Examiner
Mark O’Meara knows what it’s like to shove the Claret Jug out of the way to make room for the Corn Flakes on his breakfast table.
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O'Meara backs Harrington for Masters glory
28/01/08 06:59 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Mark O'Meara is backing Padraig Harrington to follow his Open win with victory in the Masters.
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I'll learn from Carnoustie, says Sergio Garcia
23/01/08 21:11 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2008
Sergio Garcia believes he will learn from his crushing Open Championship play-off defeat to Padraig Harrington.
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Looking ahead to 2008
28/12/07 19:03 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington’s bid for a second major title will keep Irish golf fans glued to their TV screens next season.
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What next for Harrington
18/12/07 16:37 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Vijay Singh calls it “a mind blowing experience” and Fred Couples says it’s “an incredible feat.”
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McIlroy confident of major victory
26/10/07 22:01 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Rory McIlroy is totally convinced that he will win majors some day.
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Carnoustie revenge for Harrington
04/10/07 15:40 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Open champion Padraig Harrington got his revenge on Carnoustie's fearsome 18th with a brilliant birdie three in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Read More...
Fatigue warning for Harrington
14/09/07 23:27 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Carnoustie champion Paul Lawrie has warned fellow Open winner Padraig Harrington: Watch out for major fatigue.
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Toasty in Tulsa
15/08/07 18:57 Filed in: Golf Digest Ireland
Man, was it hot in Tulsa. Toasty, the Okies like to call it.
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96 hours in Tulsa
14/08/07 19:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke didn’t win the US PGA at Southern Hills - or even come close.
Yet he believes his 96 hours in Tulsa mark the start of an exciting and challenging new chapter in his golfing career.
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Yet he believes his 96 hours in Tulsa mark the start of an exciting and challenging new chapter in his golfing career.
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Tiger welcomes Harrington to major club
13/08/07 19:32 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Major master Tiger Woods welcomed Padraig Harrington to golf’s most exclusive club and confessed: “It was only a matter of time.”
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McGinley to recharge after car wreck
12/08/07 20:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Frustrated Paul McGinley confessed that "car crash golf" killed his US PGA chances at Southern Hills.
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Holiday time for Harrington
12/08/07 20:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington plans to keep the thrills and spills coming this week - with a rollercoaster holiday in Florida.
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Clarke back in business
12/08/07 19:37 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke believes he's close to his best again after a gutsy US PGA comeback.
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Clarke turns the corner
11/08/07 20:36 Filed in: Irish Mail on Sunday
The world’s toughest jobs include occupations such as salt miner, killer bee remover and alligator wrangler.
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More major heartache for Sergio
11/08/07 20:34 Filed in: Irish Mail on Sunday
Sergio Garcia suffered more major heartache when he was disqualified for signing for a wrong score in the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
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Route 66 for McGinley
10/08/07 20:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley birdied the last to hit route 66 in the US PGA in Tulsa and roared: Padraig showed me the road to major glory
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Dazza disaster in steamy Tulsa
09/08/07 20:58 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke's confidence dipped to a new low as temperatures soared at the US PGA in Tulsa.
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No fanfare for Champion Golfer Harrington
09/08/07 20:58 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington was left frustrated again as the first tee starter ignored his Open triumph.
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Gamble pays off for Daly
09/08/07 20:55 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
John Daly took a massive gamble at the US PGA and hit the jack pot with a sensational opening 67 to grab the clubhouse lead.
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Woods hot favourite in Tulsa
08/08/07 21:04 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
The only thing hotter than the Oklahoma weather right now is Tiger Woods' bid for that elusive 13th major.
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McGinley denies Garcia bust up
08/08/07 21:03 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley has denied rumours of a massive bust up with Sergio Garcia over the Spaniard's Carnoustie fiasco.
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I'm no bad loser - Sergio
08/08/07 21:02 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Sergio Garcia does not believe he was a bad loser at the Open.
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McGinley lashes Open "zoo"
08/08/07 21:01 Filed in: Irish Daily Mail
Paul McGinley believes Sergio Garcia was right to feel aggrieved for the 72nd hole “zoo” that could have cost him the Open at Carnoustie.
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Harrington buys Open memorabilia
07/08/07 22:46 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington looks set to spend major money on Open Championship memorabilia.
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Harrington looks to Torrey Pines
07/08/07 22:44 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington has already turned his thoughts to next year's US Open at Torrey Pines.
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Harrington ready for major No 2
07/08/07 22:43 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington has locked his Open triumph in a cupboard in his mind as he targets a double major win at scorching Southern Hills.
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Abnormal build up for Padraig
06/08/07 22:50 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Tiger Woods hasn't tired of winning and Padraig Harrington is still enjoying the hubbub surrounding his first major title.
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Clarke inspired by Harrington win
30/07/07 14:09 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke watched Padraig Harrington’s Open victory and insisted: Now it’s my turn to make it happen.
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Crucifixion ... No, Open Championship actually
27/07/07 14:26 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington won't admit that he's a big fan of Monty Python's "Life of Brian" and its hilariously irreverent Crucifixion scene.
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Taoiseach calls for honours system
26/07/07 23:24 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern wants Ireland to have an honours system that recognises heroes like golfer Padraig Harrington.
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Jet set Harrington
26/07/07 23:23 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Open champion Padraig Harrington isn't rushing to buy his own private jet.
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Rory can be major hit
24/07/07 23:38 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
US star Arron Oberholser reckons Rory McIlroy will dominate the Ryder Cup for years to come.
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Harrington can best Tiger
24/07/07 23:36 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington has the game to challenge Tiger Woods for world domination.
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McGinley happy for Harrington
24/07/07 23:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley feels bad for Ryder Cup team mate Sergio Garcia after his Open defeat.
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Major money for Padraig
24/07/07 11:55 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington's Open Championship victory will make him a major earner for the rest of his life.
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Win No 20 for Harrington
23/07/07 12:12 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Harrington's 20 professional wins (Margin)
2007 Open Championship (beat Sergio Garcia in 4-hole aggregate play-off by 1 shot)
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2007 Open Championship (beat Sergio Garcia in 4-hole aggregate play-off by 1 shot)
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Harrington's mum reveals Open anguish
23/07/07 12:11 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington's mum has revealed her Open agony and ecstasy at Carnoustie.
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Rotella reveals Open secrets
23/07/07 12:09 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Pádraig Harrington has come a long way since he spent two days in Dr Bob Rotella’s basement 11 years ago.
The Dubliner hooked up with the University of Virginia Director of sports pyschology in 1997 after reading his book, ‘Golf is Not a Game of Perfect.’
Here Rotella reveals how Harrington's mental strength won him the Claret Jug.
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The Dubliner hooked up with the University of Virginia Director of sports pyschology in 1997 after reading his book, ‘Golf is Not a Game of Perfect.’
Here Rotella reveals how Harrington's mental strength won him the Claret Jug.
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Harrington's busy future
23/07/07 12:08 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington could pocket a massive €20 million cash bonanza for winning the Open.
While he has already banked over €25 million in tournament earnings around the world, the Dubliner can expect to land juicy bonuses from sponsors that could make him twice as wealthy.
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While he has already banked over €25 million in tournament earnings around the world, the Dubliner can expect to land juicy bonuses from sponsors that could make him twice as wealthy.
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Open unlikely to visit Ireland
23/07/07 12:07 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington will never get the chance to play in the Open in Ireland.
The game's oldest championship might be 147 years old but it has only be played once in Ireland - at Royal Portrush in 1951.
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The game's oldest championship might be 147 years old but it has only be played once in Ireland - at Royal Portrush in 1951.
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How we won the Open - Flood
23/07/07 12:02 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Caddie Ronan Flood never had any doubts that Padraig Harrington would win a major.
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Harrington still in dreamland
23/07/07 12:00 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington thought he had just woken up from a wonderful dream.
Just two hours after getting to bed, he opened his eyes at 6 am and saw the Claret Jug glinting in the July sunshine at the end of the bed.
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Just two hours after getting to bed, he opened his eyes at 6 am and saw the Claret Jug glinting in the July sunshine at the end of the bed.
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Clarke tips McIlroy for Majors
22/07/07 12:24 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke believes Rory McIlroy can match Tiger Woods and become a major winner.
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McIlroy aims for major glory
22/07/07 12:23 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Rory McIlroy fired a seven-iron to eight feet at the 18th, rolled home the putt and tossed his ball into the grandstand like a veteran.
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How Harrington won the play-off
22/07/07 12:20 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
The Open play-off - shot by shot
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Nice guys can win
22/07/07 12:19 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Who says nice guys don't win?
Just six days after Nick Faldo suggested that Europe's top players are far too chummy to triumph in major combat, Pádraig Harrington proved that the good can have the upper hand over the bad and the ugly.
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Just six days after Nick Faldo suggested that Europe's top players are far too chummy to triumph in major combat, Pádraig Harrington proved that the good can have the upper hand over the bad and the ugly.
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Harrington's Open speech
22/07/07 12:17 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Ireland celebrated a one-two at Carnoustie and Padraig Harrington believes there are more Claret Jugs to come - for Rory McIlroy.
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Harrington targets more majors
22/07/07 12:16 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington has set his sights on multiple major victories.
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Harrington's Open Saturday
21/07/07 12:26 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
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Irish plan double whammy
20/07/07 12:33 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy plan to shake up the Open and grab Carnoustie by the throat over the weekend.
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McGinley's rules boob
20/07/07 12:30 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley branded himself a "clown" after a rules boob cost him a vital shot at the Open.
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Higgins takes Open beating
19/07/07 12:40 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
David Higgins took an early morning beating from Carnoustie and confessed: "I got what I deserved."
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Clarke avoids Open disaster
19/07/07 12:39 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Pink panther Darren Clarke produced a stunning comeback avoid first round ‘dazzaster’ at punishing Carnoustie.
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McGinley emerges from gloom
19/07/07 12:38 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley emerged from the little shop of horrors onto quality street with an amazing 67 at Carnoustie.
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McGinley backs drug testing
19/07/07 12:37 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley wants mandatory drug testing for European golf - to prove it's clean.
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Harrington lurking at Open
19/07/07 12:36 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington hit a solid 69 to lurk four off the lead and insisted - It's just where you want to be.
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McDowell wants Open in Ireland
18/07/07 12:47 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell says he'd love to win the Open - in Ireland!
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Harrington stays cool
18/07/07 12:45 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington hopes that playing it cool will put him on a major hot streak at rain-lashed Carnoustie.
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Big test for Kehoe
18/07/07 12:44 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Short-hitter Justin Kehoe faces one of the longest rounds of his career today - and he's not talking about hours and minutes.
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Rory can make Open cut
17/07/07 12:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is putting his money where his mouth is and backing Rory McIlroy to make the cut in his first major.
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Clarke feels like rookie
17/07/07 12:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Happy hooker Darren Clarke says he feels like a rookie again.
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Nice guys can win
17/07/07 12:49 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington has shot down Nick Faldo's claims that Mr Nice Guy can't win a major.
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Higgins relying on links roots
17/07/07 12:48 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Links lover David Higgins insists his lack of firepower won't be a problem in his first Major.
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Ireland's Magnificent Seven
16/07/07 18:58 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
On the silver screen they were seven - and they fought like seven hundred.
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McIlroy targets Open silver
16/07/07 18:51 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Rory McIlroy has set his sights on becoming Carnoustie's Silver Surfer on Sunday
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Kehoe has point to prove
16/07/07 18:50 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Cinderella man Justin Kehoe wants to prove his critics wrong and triumph as a pro.
And he's got plenty to inspire him at Carnoustie this week with namesake Justin Rose a major role model and Jose Maria Olazabal's caddie on the bag.
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And he's got plenty to inspire him at Carnoustie this week with namesake Justin Rose a major role model and Jose Maria Olazabal's caddie on the bag.
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McGinley hails classic Carnoustie
16/07/07 12:55 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Paul McGinley is bracing himself for a relentless test at links monster Carnoustie.
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McDowell has US Open gene
18/06/07 10:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell is convinced that he has a US Open win deep inside him.
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Oakmont lashed by stars
18/06/07 10:50 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Former champions Michael Campbell and Geoff Ogilvy have slammed US Open bosses for making "fools" of the game’s top players.
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Cambo fuming after 79
18/06/07 10:24 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Michael Campbell finished the US Open with a worst of the week 79 and slammed the course set up as major madness.
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Harrington heads for Connecticut
17/06/07 10:29 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington put himself through a gruelling practice session after another major flop in the US Open.
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McDowell needs wedge magic
17/06/07 10:28 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell believes he must find some short game magic if he is to win a major title
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McDowell heading for grizzly finish
17/06/07 10:27 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell was heading for a US Open mauling as a black bear caused commotion and Tiger Woods roared at steamy Oakmont.
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Bear causes commotion at Oakmont
17/06/07 10:25 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell took a US Open mauling as a black bear caused commotion at steamy Oakmont.
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We're on a mission from Pad
15/06/07 10:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
It was like a scene from the Blues Brothers but instead of Jake and Elwood's 'Mission from God' I ended up on a 'Mission from Pad.'
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Harrington hopes in tatters
15/06/07 10:30 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington's US Open hopes lay in tatters after four holes from hell left him battling to make the cut at Oakmont
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Harrington hangs on
14/06/07 10:51 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington held on to his US Open dream at mighty Oakmont - but only by his fingertips.
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US Open - fast facts
13/06/07 10:55 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Oakmont's par-five 12th hole is the longest in US Open history - by a massive 25 yards.
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Oakmont - key holes
13/06/07 10:54 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
1st 482 yards Par 4
Downhill off the tee, if you don't hit the ball 290 yards, your second shot with a middle iron is blind to a green that slopes away from you.
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Downhill off the tee, if you don't hit the ball 290 yards, your second shot with a middle iron is blind to a green that slopes away from you.
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Hell with the lid off
13/06/07 10:53 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington will need to be a man of steel to triumph in Pittsburgh - a city once described as "Hell with the lid taken off."
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Darren will come back says Howell
12/06/07 22:16 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Darren Clarke is heading for 'major' trouble after crashing out of the world's top 100 .
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Campbell puts new spin on career
12/06/07 22:14 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Michael Campbell wants to put a whole new spin on his career by taking his second US Open title at punishing Oakmont this week.
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McDowell ready to rumble
12/06/07 10:56 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell rolled up his sleeves, got stuck into Oakmont and declared: I’m here to do a job.
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Wolstenholme tips Padraig to end major drought
11/06/07 22:21 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Michael Campbell calls them whingers - pro golfers who complain, moan and groan at the slightest opportunity.
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Injured Howell out of US Open
11/06/07 22:18 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
David Howell’s injury jinx has forced him to pull out of the US Open with a wrist strain - and frostbite!
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Oakmont a Wall of Death ride
11/06/07 22:17 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington is bracing himself for a hair-raising, "Wall of Death" style white-knuckle ride at brutish Oakmont.
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Win or bust for Harrington
10/06/07 22:24 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington hit Oakmont yesterday, determined not to settle for second best in the US Open.
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Harrington needs to chill
08/06/07 22:36 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Eamonn Darcy has hailed Padraig Harrington’s Irish Open win as "massive" for every Irish professional.
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Faldo backs Harrington at Oakmont
08/06/07 22:35 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Nick Faldo believes Padraig Harrington has the game to conquer the US Open.
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Mum's the word for Graeme
08/06/07 22:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Graeme McDowell plans to put a smile on his Mum’s face by plotting his way to US Open glory at Oakmont next week.
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Stellar draw for Harrington
08/06/07 22:29 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington has been handed a stellar draw for next week's US Open at Oakmont.
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Goosen route the key for Padraig
05/06/07 22:59 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington wants to take the Retief Goosen route to US Open glory at Oakmont next week.
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Major wins around the corner for top pupils
14/05/07 20:29 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Coaches don't win championships. But swing gurus Butch Harmon and Bob Torrance are convinced that Major victories are just around the corner for star pupils Phil Mickelson and Padraig Harrington.
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No Car-Nasty repeat for 2007 Open
01/05/07 22:14 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Tiger Woods could face Car-Nicey rather than Car-Nasty at the Open in July.
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Harrington convinced he can win Masters
13/04/07 19:39 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington reflected on his Masters disappointment and predicted: My day will come.
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Harrington puts Augusta behind him
09/04/07 22:06 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington dismissed his 15th hole nightmare at Augusta and insisted: Roll on the next three Majors.
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No jacket for Harrington as Johnson takes Masters
08/04/07 22:08 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington’s Masters dream sank in a watery grave at Augusta’s fearsome 15th as Zach Johnson claimed his first Major title.
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Harrinton back in the mix at Masters
06/04/07 22:23 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington scorched back into contention for the Masters after brilliant second round 68 and roared: What a difference a day makes. Read More...
McElhinney reflects on Amen Corner
05/04/07 22:50 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Twelve months ago, Brian McElhinney stood at Amen Corner, quaking in his spikes and praying to stay dry.
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Nightmare Masters start for Harrington
05/04/07 22:47 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington left himself with a mountain to climb as Darren Clarke crashed to his worst ever score in the Masters.
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Woods targeting another Tiger Slam
04/04/07 22:54 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Tiger Woods is bidding to complete the third leg of the "Tiger Slam" and grab his fifth Masters title this week.
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Beam me up Padraig
04/04/07 22:52 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington admits that he will have to play Star Trek golf to win the Masters this week - by going right to the limit.
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Harrington on Augusta: Five Holes from Hell
03/04/07 23:01 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington knows that he will have to negotiate five holes from hell if he is to become the first Irishman to don the winner’s green jacket at Augusta on Sunday evening.
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Harrington feels ready for Major breakthrough
03/04/07 23:00 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington knows he has the game to beat Tiger Woods in head to head combat.
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Mickelson targets third Masters
03/04/07 22:58 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Defending champion Phil Mickelson wants a head-to-head with Tiger Woods and a third Masters title this week.
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Houston, we have a problem
02/04/07 23:04 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Peeved Padraig Harrington blew a top-10 finish in Houston and confessed: It's not the preparation I was looking for.
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Harrington an improved player
05/03/07 00:54 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2007
Padraig Harrington launched into his US Masters countdown and insisted: What a difference a year makes! Read More...
Majors don't make the man
15/12/06 23:42 Filed in: Golf Digest Ireland
Majors. They are the ultimate badge of honour in the game of professional golf, yet even if a player manages to win one, it is no guarantee that he will be more respected by his peers than a man with none. Read More...
Clarke kisses the Open goodbye
18/07/03 20:31 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2003
Darren Clarke hoped for Open fireworks - then ended up with a damp squib. Read More...
Clarke disgusted with Open start
17/07/03 22:00 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2003
Thunder-faced Darren Clarke stomped off the course after a sloppy 75 and groaned: "I'm just disgusted." Read More...
I was pathetic, admits Clarke
21/07/02 20:35 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2002
Disappointed Darren Clarke kissed the Open goodbye on Saturday and admitted - I was pathetic. Read More...
Harrington gutted as he misses big chance
21/07/02 20:27 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2002
Brave Padraig Harrington missed a golden chance to win the Open at Muirfield but insisted - I would do the same thing again. Read More...
Clarke fails to emerge from the gloom
18/02/02 17:22 Filed in: The Irish Sun 2002
Gloomy Darren Clarke headed straight for the putting green after a dour 72 dampened his Open spirits. Read More...