Harrington harbouring more major ambitions

Pádraig Harrington will not let a closing double bogey at Augusta National detract from the giant strides he has made in getting his game back into what he believes is major-winning shape.

Ireland’s most successful golfer has been a long time waiting to get into contention again on the Sunday of a major and though the double on the 18th was a disappointing end, his tie for eighth place in the Masters, Harrington’s best finish in one of the big four since winning back-to-back the Open and PGA championships in 2008,is a major source of encouragement to the 40-year-old as he plots a return to victory.

Or should we say “victories” .