Irish Open: Padraig Harrington impresses on return despite one brush with trouble

The 49-year old was out-driving his playing partner and showing off his legendary short game. But this? This was unexpected.

The incredulous but amused look on Justin Harding's face spoke for us all.

This was the South African's first time partnering Padraig Harrington for 18 holes. He'd already told the on-course reporter about the Ryder Cup captain's superb short game and observed how the 49-year old was out-driving him too, but this? This was unexpected.