Mickelson withdrawal helps Harrington

Padraig Harrington will need to climb to 65th in the world rather than 64th to earn a place in next month’s Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

Mickelson withdrawal helps Harrington
Mon, 23 Jan, 2012 - 10:44

Padraig Harrington will need to climb to 65th in the world rather than 64th to earn a place in next month’s Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

Phil Mickelson has said he will miss the event – the first World Golf Championship of the season – to take a family holiday, freeing up an extra space on the entry list.

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