Harrington determined to battle on

Open champion Padraig Harrington had another injury scare during practice this morning but is determined to defend his title at Royal Birkdale.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2008 - 14:49

Open champion Padraig Harrington had another injury scare during practice this morning but is determined to defend his title at Royal Birkdale.

The Irishman, nursing an injured wrist, walked off the course having failed to finish one hole after feeling pain hitting a seven-iron approach to the 10th green.

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