Harrington again denied top spot

ENGLAND’S Paul Casey condemned Pádraig Harrington to the 19th runners-up finish of his career today by winning the last-ever Benson and Hedges International Open.

The 25-year-old denied Harrington a glorious return to The Belfry, scene of last September's Ryder Cup victory, with a four-stroke triumph.

Casey, joint leader with Harrington and New Zealander Stephen Scahill overnight, captured the £183,330 first prize thanks to a closing 71 in the blustery conditions for an 11 under par total of 277.