Harrington seeks dream double

Padraig Harrington can think of no better way to go into next week’s Ryder Cup than a million-dollar win on home soil and beating Tiger Woods in the process.

Harrington is still recovering from the ankle and neck injuries that have been troubling him since July, but after being paired with the world number one in Thursday’s first round of the American Express Championship at Mount Juliet, the Dubliner is thinking of two triumphs rather than two problems.