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2 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Harrington completes prized Open and Senior double
Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Padraig Harrington Deepens Career Legacy with Season's Second Major Title
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Padraig Harrington further cemented his place in golf history by winning the ISPS Handa Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale Golf Club in England. Not only is it his third senior major title, and second of the season, but he also became only the fifth player with both the Open and Senior Open titles under his belt. Harrington joined an illustrious list that already included the legendary Bob Charles, Gary Player, Tom Watsoand his compatriot Darren Clarke. "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens," he said, according to the winner's press conference transcripts. "The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game. Longevity, at this stage, I think we look for a lot of things about our legacy in the game. The fact that I'm only the fifth person to have done that double, that's pretty special." Pádraig Harrington of Ireland poses with the trophy during the fourth round of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open 2025 at Sunningdale Golf Club on July 27, 2025 in Sunningdale, England. Pádraig Harrington of Ireland poses with the trophy during the fourth round of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open 2025 at Sunningdale Golf Club on July 27, 2025 in Sunningdale, elaborated a little more on the value he places on leaving a legacy during his time in professional golf. "As you get older, you realize a lot of things is legacy and what you've done and you want to win on a great golf course like Sunningdale," he said, according to the transcripts. "You want to do things that stand out, and having won a real Open, coming out, winning the Senior Open, it does give some -- it adds a validation. It's certainly satisfying to do it, to extent your career that way." Harrington won at Sunningdale with a score of 16-under, thanks to rounds of 67, 65, 65, and 67. This gave him a three-stroke lead over Thomas Bjorn and Justin Leonard. The fifth man to win @TheOpen and The Senior Open! Padraig Harrington is the champion at Sunningdale! 🏆 — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) July 27, 2025 Just a few weeks earlier, Harrington won the US Senior Open at the Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado. He had claimed his first major title in the 2022 edition of the same tournament at the Old Course in Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania. The Irishman was the 16th and so far last player to win the Open Championship in consecutive years, and one of only two to do so in the last 40 years. The other was Tiger Woods (2005, 2006). Harrington won the Claret Jug in 2007 at Carnoustie, defeating Sergio Garcia in a playoff. A year later, he repeated his triumph at Royal Birkdale, four strokes ahead of Ian Poulter. In 2008, he also won the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, his third and final major title in the open category. More Golf: Akshay Bhatia Keeps It Real On Ryder Cup Hopes While Co-Leading 3M Open
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Mixed pairs Chen-Toh, Hoo-Cheng seek confidence boost ahead of Paris biggie
PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin are seeking a much needed confidence boost in the Macau Open which starts tomorrow. The Super 300 Macau tourney will present Tang Jie-Ee Wei and Pang Ron-Su Yin with a last opportunity to win a title before the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris. Both pairs have not captured a title this year and have struggled to produce their best form. World No. 4 Tang Jie-Ee Wei's best result so far this year were semi-final finishes in the Opens in Malaysia, India, Indonesia and Japan while world No. 13 Pang Ron-Su Yin have only made the last eight twice in the Indonesian Masters and Orleans Masters. The former have also faced off-court issues and split at the end of March after a strained relationship before resolving their differences and reuniting less than a month later. Meanwhile, Pang Ron-Su Yin are finding it tougher at the highest level after a breakthrough 2024 and have suffered eight early round exits this year. The pair will be hoping to turn around their form in Macau where they will be seeded third while Tang Jie-Ee Wei will start as the top seeds. Tang Jie-Ee Wei should have no problems getting past Leong Lok Chong-Ng Weng Chi in the first round while Pang Ron-Su Yin have a trickier opening task against Indonesia's Bobby Setiabudi-Melati Daeva. Pang Ron-Su Yin will also be under pressure to at least reproduce their showing last year where they made it into the semi-finals as anything less this time will see them lose ranking points. Both the Malaysian pairs' toughest challengers for the title could be China's second seeds Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi and Indonesia's fourth seeds Rehan Naufal-Gloria Emanuelle. Meanwhile, the other Malaysian mixed pairs hoping to make an impression in the tourney are Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien, Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing, Loo Bing Kun-Go Pei Kee, Liew Xun-Ho Lo Ee and Wee Yee Hern-Chan Wen Tse.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Harrington completes prized Open and Senior double
Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Padraig Harrington wins Senior British Open for his second senior major title this year
Associated Press BERKSHIRE, England (AP) — Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery Sunday at the Senior British Open. He closed with a 3-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). 'I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens,' Harrington said. 'The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game.' He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. 'Was fully focused on what I was doing. The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. 'I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?' Harrington said. 'I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea.' Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the U.S. Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. ___ AP golf:
