Pádraig second on 16 occasions

THE relief of Michael Campbell and the disappointment of Pádraig Harrington lingered in the air yesterday after their amazing battle for the Smurfit European Open at The K-Club on Sunday.

While Campbell departed for Scotland, Harrington remained, attending to corporate business at Mount Juliet (where he is tournament professional). He will jump on a helicopter this morning to travel to west Clare for the eagerly awaited challenge with Greg Norman that officially opens the magnificent new Doonbeg links.

Later in the day, he will climb aboard the chopper to return to the scene of Sunday's showdown and a gig in aid of Special Olympics.