Beaming Harrington accepts shinier Claret Jug

Padraig Harrington was delighted to regain possession of a “shinier” Claret Jug after claiming his second Open Championship in succession in superb style on a windswept final day at Royal Birkdale.

Harrington carded a closing round of 69 for a three over total of 283, finishing four shots clear of Ryder Cup team-mate Ian Poulter to become the first European player to successfully defend the title since James Braid in 1906.