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.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2005 - 00:04

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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