Harrington plays up McIlroy’s Open hopes

Seven years ago Pádraig Harrington suffered a wrist injury that seemed almost certain to derail his defence of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Now the golf world waits wondering whether World No 1 Rory McIlroy will tee-up next week at St. Andrews to defend the famed Claret Jug.

While Harrington’s injury was to his wrist, he’s offered a little ray of hope McIlroy’s ankle could be strong enough this time next week to play four rounds of the Old Course.