Harrington will seek Irish Open inspiration again

PADRAIG HARRINGTON will make his first competitive start on European soil in 2008 in the Irish Open at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort from May 15-18.

As in 2007, he will be coming straight from the Tournament Players Championship at Sawgrass to defend his title.

Fifth in the Masters at Augusta at the weekend, he can expect a hero’s welcome from the home fans at the only European Tour event to be played in Ireland this year when he attempts to emulate the feat of Nick Faldo who retained The Irish Open title while Open Champion 15 years ago.