Pádraig Harrington plunged from the penthouse to the basement in his very first competitive round since capturing the Honda Classic.

Pádraig Harrington returns to action for the first time since his dramatic victory in the Honda Classic in this week’s Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.

Pádraig Harrington didn’t allow himself to plumb the depths of despair during what he admits was the worst year of his career in 2014.

It was only pro-am day at Fota yesterday but already the support for Pádraig Harrington was palpable.