Harrington wins European Tour Shot of the Year Award

Padraig Harrington has won The European Tour Shot of the Year Award for 2008 in an Irish 1-2-3.

Harrington’s stunning five-wood approach to the 17th hole on the final day of the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale has been voted the top shot of the year.

The shot from 249 yards landed just three feet from the pin at the penultimate hole of the championship and Harrington converted the eagle putt to secure a four-shot victory in a brilliant defence of the Claret Jug.

Runner-up was Graeme McDowell’s seven iron at the third hole of a play-off with Jeev Milkha Singh which helped him claim the inaugural Ballantine’s Championship in Korea.

Harrington also collected third place with his tee shot to eight feet for a birdie two at the penultimate hole of the US PGA Championship.