Harrington to relax after 'head start'

Padraig Harrington will enjoy a relaxed Christmas with his new baby boy and head into 2004 with a comfortable rankings cushion after a last-gasp victory at the season-opening Omega Hong Kong Open.

Harrington will defend his title at the invitational Williams World Challenge next week then take a two-month holiday content with his performance this year and safe in the knowledge his rivals will be playing catch-up.