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.

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.