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Grieving Harrington pulls out of Open as father passes away

Padraig Harrington has pulled out of the British Open following the death of his father tonight.

Grieving Harrington pulls out of Open as father passes away

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005 - 00:04

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Padraig Harrington has pulled out of the British Open following the death of his father tonight.

A former policeman, Patrick Harrington had been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in March, the week after his son captured his first US tour title.

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