Golf: Harrington relief at shedding 'choker' tag

Padraig Harrington headed for the World Cup in Japan today wearing the smile of a man for whom Christmas has arrived early.

Golf: Harrington relief at shedding 'choker' tag
Mon, 12 Nov, 2001 - 07:28

Padraig Harrington headed for the World Cup in Japan today wearing the smile of a man for whom Christmas has arrived early.

After seven runners-up finishes this season, Harrington made no secret of the relief he felt after sinking a 25-foot birdie putt on the last green to win the Volvo Masters in Spain.

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