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Rory McIlroy in Padraig Harrington’s shadow a week ahead of the Masters (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:24:01 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Padraig Harrington upstaged Rory McIlroy in Texas a week ahead of the Masters – but the Ulsterman is still dreaming of that green jacket.

Padraig Harrington calls on Olympic Committee to intervene on Rory McIlroy’s nationality question (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:22:55 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

The brewing controversy as to which nation, if any, pro golfer Rory McIlroy will represent at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro continues to grow.

Padraig Harrington is on the Move -- Movemeber mustache could bring luck to Irish sportsmen (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:31:34 PST

A different looking Padraig HarringtonThere’s a great photograph doing the rounds at the moment of Padraig Harrington, the trailblazer for Irish golf’s major winners of lateBefore Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke started bringing golf’s big trophies north of the border, Padraig was the manHe won three majors in the space of a few short years and also captured the Irish Open at Adare Manor, an achievement quite close to his heart READ MORE

Padraig Harrington a hit at New York’s Union Vale (IrishCentral)

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:39:07 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporter

The Links at Union Vale golf course, situated in the rolling hills of Dutchess County, New York, played host three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington on Monday, August 20.

Olazabal denies rift as Harrington falls off Ryder Cup pace in New York (IrishCentral)

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:18:24 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has described claims he has a vendetta against Padraig Harrington as "BS" – but the Dubliner is playing himself out of contention for the bi-annual battle with America.

Today's Irish news roundup (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:49:57 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Here's today's top read stories in Irish news

Padraig Harrington makes his Ryder Cup intentions clear with Barclays lead (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:35:58 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Padraig Harrington served notice of his Ryder Cup intentions at Bethpage but only a win will get him on the European team for next month’s match against the Americans.

Why I prefer Padraig Harrington, a proud Irishman, to Rory McIlroy -- Love to see him flying the Irish tricolor as he leads golf tournament (IrishCentral)

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:16:46 PDT

Harrington at Bethpage on Thursday (Credit: Golf Week)It was good to see the Irish flag fly highest at Bethpage Black on Long Island this Thursday as Padraig Harrington led the field with a smashing 7 under parWith all the confusion and rhetoric about whether Rory McIlroy was Irish or British or whether he wanted to play for one country or the other it was great to see an unabashed Irishman like Harrington, who has won more majors than McIlroy, take the leadThe little symbol of the green white and orange beside his name is unambiguous This is an Irishman through and through, clear in what he represents, with no apology to anyone READ MORE

Padraig Harrington content with British Open finish (IrishCentral)

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:03:39 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Padraig Harrington insists he is closer than ever to a return to the winners’ enclosure at the Majors despite a 39th place finish in the British Open on Sunday.

Padraig Harrington believes he can bag another major (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:13:41 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Padraig Harrington believes his glory days are coming closer. After his dramatic decision to move on from long-time coach Bob Torrance in favour of Pete Cowen, as well as a few sessions with sports psychologist Dave Alred, he's feeling like he's back in the game he told the Belfast Telegraph.

Harrington ready to challenge for Irish Open title but McIlroy looms (IrishCentral)

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:08:05 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Padraig Harrington is in prime position to lead the home charge on the final day of the Irish Open at Royal Portrush – but Rory McIlroy is threatening to make a run at the leaders.

Padraig Harrington in close pursuit in Irish Open just two behind (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 08:14:06 PDT

By: SEAN O'SHEA

Ireland’s Padraig Harrington is in close pursuit in the Irish open at Royal Portrush just two strokes behind leader unknown Frenchman Gregory Bourdy who is at 12 under par.

Padraig Harrington best of the Irish at Portrush Irish Open (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:17:17 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh is the surprise joint-leader of the Irish Open at Portrush – as he battles the elements and the McIlroy-Wozniacki partnership in front of sell-out Antrim crowds.

What they said about the Irish Open at Royal Portrush - five Major winners on playing Portrush (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:18:03 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

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Graeme McDowell just misses playoff in US Open final round -- Northern Irishman, Padraig Harrington both came close (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:00:21 PDT

Graeme McDowellIn the end Graeme McDowell just missed a playoff for the US Open championship at the Olympic Club in San FranciscoIt was a remarkable performance by McDowell, whose final hole 24 foot putt missed left to bring about a play-off against ultimate winner Webb SimpsonSeveral times during the final round McDowell looked like he would fall out of contention but somehow kept in touch and gave himself a chance at a playoff after a gutsy birdie on the 17thHe stood on the final tee knowing a birdie would get him a play off but his final putt came up short READ MORE

McIlroy: "I've taken my eye off the ball" (IrishCentral)

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:14:18 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

While both Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington faced tough days on Tour, each coped with defeat in markedly different ways.

Michael Flatley, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley play for “Drive for Dads” cancer research charity (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:20:43 PDT

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Fathers and golfers Michael Flatley, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley and Shane Lowry today tee’d off a charity campaign called ‘Drive for Dads’ for Breakthrough Cancer Research.

Padraig Harrington happy despite final day putting problems at Augusta (IrishCentral)

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:04:08 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Padraig Harrington was the happiest Irishman at Augusta on Sunday as Bubba Watson reclaimed the Green Jacket for America.

Padraig Harrington four behind Jim Furyk at Transitions Championship (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:40:24 PDT

Padraig Harrington shot a third round one over par 73 on Saturday at the Transitions Championship at Innisbrook in Tampa, Florida to go four shots behind Jim FurykHarrington bogeyed the first hole but gave shots back on 4 and 9 On the back nine, the 38-year-old birdied the 16th before bogeying the final hole to leave him seven under par for the tournamentK READ MORE

Padraig Harrington leads Transitions Championship at halfway point (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:10:22 PDT

Padraig Harrington shot a second round 65 on Friday to lead the Transitions Championship at Innisbrook in Tampa, FloridaSeven birdies and one sole bogey during an impressive round sees Harrington lead the field by one stroke from five players on seven under par (Carl Pettersson, Jim Furyk, Bubba Watson, Retief Goosen and Steve Elkington) READ MORE