Pádraig and G-Mac give lesson in fighting spirit

Pádraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell both needed a birdie at the 18th at Olympic on Sunday to force a US Open play-off.

Pádraig and G-Mac give lesson in fighting spirit

In the end, they had to settle for bogey and par, respectively, and Webb Simpson duly became the fifth surprise champion in five championships at the quirky San Francisco lay-out.

However, a final round 68 proved that Harrington, contrary to what many believed, is far from a spent force and that McDowell has the kind of game and mental fortitude to challenge on a regular basis on the biggest days.

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