Harrington aiming to get back in the swing

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON is hoping a new swing will help him to a high finish on his debut at the Austrian Golf Open this week.

He has managed only one top-10 placing this season and is languishing down in 87th place in the Race to Dubai, with only the top 60 qualifying for the season-ending Dubai World Championships.

The three-time major winner has been working hard with new coach Pete Cowen and he will unveil a new swing in the opening round at the Diamond Country Club today.

Harrington said: “I recently changed coach and have been making a few changes to my swing, which people will see this week. The main change that I think people will notice is that the backswing will be wider and shorter.

“It is starting to feel good and I am really looking forward to getting out and competing here this week.”

Also in action this week will be youngsters Tom Lewis and Paul Cutler, who celebrated their part in Europe’s Walker Cup victory over the USA by turning professional.