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Pádraig Harrington wins US Seniors Open

Pádraig Harrington wins US Seniors Open

Irish Examiner2 days ago
Pádraig Harrington has won the US Seniors Open at Broadmoor Golf Club, Colorado, taking the title by one shot from Stewart Cink.
The Irishman hit a final round total of -3 to finish on -11. Miguel Ángel Jiménez finished third on -9 after a superb final round of six under.
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