Harrington aiming for top spot in Europe

Padraig Harrington has not given up hope of regaining the European Tour’s number one spot – even though he currently stands 21st.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2009 - 13:44

Padraig Harrington has not given up hope of regaining the European Tour’s number one spot – even though he currently stands 21st.

“I’ve got five events left to give myself a chance,” said Harrington on the eve of his attempt to win the Alfred Dunhill Links title in Scotland for a third time.

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