Harrington books Cup place, McGinley disappointed in Munich

Padraig Harrington today became the eighth member of the European Ryder Cup team – but not in a way that gave him any great pleasure.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2006 - 13:15
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Padraig Harrington today became the eighth member of the European Ryder Cup team – but not in a way that gave him any great pleasure.

Harrington was sure of his place in the first match on Irish soil with fellow Dubliner and close friend Paul McGinley crashing out of the BMW International Open in Munich.

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