Harrington to play alongside Leonard and Goosen at Open

Padraig Harrington will start the defence of his Open Championship title alongside 1997 winner Justin Leonard and twice US Open champion Retief Goosen at the Southport links, it was announced today.

Harrington to play alongside Leonard and Goosen at Open
Mon, 14 Jul, 2008 - 13:58

Padraig Harrington will start the defence of his Open Championship title alongside 1997 winner Justin Leonard and twice US Open champion Retief Goosen at the Southport links, it was announced today.

The Dubliner, conqueror of Sergio Garcia in a play-off at Carnoustie last July, starts at 7.58am on Thursday.

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