Harrington battles to get into Ryder Cup picture

HE has turned 40, fallen to 89th in the world rankings and lost his most benevolent sponsor.

Harrington battles to get into Ryder Cup picture
Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Charlie Mulqueen

Yet as always, Pádraig Harrington remains full of self-belief, on the surface at any rate.

He is adamant his swing has never been better and that hard work and patience will return him to Major winning glories.

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