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Site last published: 11/21/08

Harrington is Wilson's $10 million man

Padraig Harrington
Padraig Harrington became golf’s $10 million man when he dismissed massive rival offers and signed a new deal with club sponsors Wilson Golf.

Ireland’s triple Major champion doubled his money when he closed what is believed to be a three-year deal with the global sporting goods brand at Dublin Castle yesterday.

Determined not to break his magic winning formula by putting money ahead of performance, Harrington said: “Obviously, I’m thrilled to sign for Wilson again. I’ve been with them for 10 years and in that time they as a company have improved and my golf certainly has gone forward.

“I was in a very good negotiating position, having won three Majors. I am very happy, which is a good sign. There was competition and figures that were large as well but at the end of the day, a lot of other things come into consideration. Read More...

McManus ace of clubs

JP Manus handed over £1,000 to charity as Padraig Harrington ducked an embarrassing equipment clash at St Andrews.

McManus and Harrington were standing on the 18th tee at the Home of Golf when they were confronted with a Callaway long-driving competition designed to help raise funds for an Ernie Els sponsored autism program. Read More...

More wedge for Harrington

Padraig Harrington stands to earn huge wedge when he renews his club contract in December. Read More...

No seconds for Padraig

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

Padraig Harrington insists that nothing but victory will satisfy him when he defends the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July. Read More...

Harrington vows to retain the Open

Open champion Padraig Harrington has vowed to hold on the Claret Jug with an iron fist in July. Read More...

Harrington goes square

Padraig Harrington is going square this week as he prepares to explode into action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
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