Pádraig Harrington still in it to win it as he breaks Seve Ballesteros’ record

Harrington was 24 years old when he first teed up at the Irish Open in 1996. On Thursday he will break Ballesteros’ record for most consecutive national Opens
IN IT TO WIN IT: Pádraig Harrington during the pro-am in advance of the Amgen Irish Open. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

IN IT TO WIN IT: Pádraig Harrington during the pro-am in advance of the Amgen Irish Open. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026 - 16:54
Brendan O'Brien, Doonbeg

Thirty-one not out. A stat that wouldn’t be worth a glance in cricket, a badge of honour in golf.

Pádraig Harrington was 24 years old when he first teed up at the Irish Open, at Druids Glen in 1996. At 9.45am on Thursday he will let loose his drive at Trump International Golf Links and Hotel and break Seve Ballesteros’ record for most consecutive national Opens.

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