Rotella backs Pádraig to come good

The man who put Pádraig Harrington in the right frame of mind to win two Opens and a US PGA title says he believes the Irishman’s bouncebackability is the reason he can still win more Majors.

Sports psychologist Dr Bob Rotella has been working with Harrington, 42, for most of the Dubliner’s professional golfing career and has worked with many of the game’s greats. He considers Harrington one of the toughest characters in golf and so, despite the three-time major winner’s slide down the world rankings to his current position of 234, his ability to fight back from adversity means he should never be ruled out from areturn to the highest levels.

“The thing about Pádraig, he’s so upbeat no matter what, he can deal with anything,” Rotella said. “He’s tougher than nails, no question about that. That a big part of sport, his ability to rebound.