Harrington: Course plays into my hands

It is fair to say that as a winner of two Open Championships, Pádraig Harrington is a fair judge of links golf courses and his first look at Ballyliffin yesterday prompted rave reviews.

Aside from the surprise that this is the first time Harrington has ever set foot in Donegal, the Dubliner’s review of the Glashedy links, which are staging this week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, is a testament to both its designer Pat Ruddy and the work of the host golf club.