Harrington back up to third in world rankings

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has climbed back up to third in the world rankings despite not hitting a ball last weekend.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2009 - 13:03

Ireland's Padraig Harrington has climbed back up to third in the world rankings despite not hitting a ball last weekend.

The Dubliner starts his 2009 campaign in Abu Dhabi this week, but because the rankings are calculated over a rolling two-year period, he has moved ahead of Phil Mickelson in the table.

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<p>Shane Lowry shakes hands with Pádraig Harrington after finishing his second round at the Irish Open. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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