O’Callaghan eyes new talent as Fernhill hosts young big hitters

Pádraig Harrington predicted earlier this year that within the decade, the likes of Bubba Watson and Rory McIlroy will be battling a new generation of stars who will hit the ball 380 yards — at least. 

“You are going to get guys who are going to be able to hit it... let’s see... 30 yards past Bubba,” Harrington said.

“So to win majors, Bubba [and by extension, Rory] will have to do other things as well as hitting it long. It is the nature of the game and how it has changed.”