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Pádraig Harrington isn’t just one of our greatest ever sportspeople — he represents the best of us

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Pádraig Harrington isn’t just one of our greatest ever sportspeople — he represents the best of us

For something widely described as the worst-kept secret in golf, Pádraig Harrington’s eventual unveiling as Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain surprised us in just how pleasant and important a reminder it was of what a special golf nation this is, and what a special sportsperson Harrington is.

The history, holes, and heroes of Royal Birkdale

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The history, holes, and heroes of Royal Birkdale

Kingpin Kearney finally fulfils ambition

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McDowell poised to pounce on Kaymer

golf

Smyth eyes magnificent seven at Seapoint

golf

McGinley ready for Ryder Cup captaincy

Harrington fourth Irishman to lift Golf Writers’ Trophy

PADRAIG HARRINGTON last night became the fourth Irishman to receive the Golf Writers’ Trophy presented annually by the Association of Golf Writers.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2008

What price patriotism?

MANY of golf’s finest are snubbing this week’s World Cup at Sandy Lane in Barbados.

Tue, 05 Dec, 2006

New stamps celebrate golfers' Ryder Cup roles

Four new stamps celebrating the contribution of Irish golfers to the Ryder Cup were launched today ahead of Ireland hosting the event next year.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2005

New dad Harrington gives IPGA a miss

PADRAIG HARRINGTON will not be lining out in this week’s Smurfit Irish PGA Championship at Adare Manor.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2003