It's not like Lowry and Harrington won't have much to talk about Sunday at Kiawah

Irish pair partnered for final round of US PGA as they bid to shorten the distance between them and leader Phil Mickelson (and maybe sort a Ryder Cup issue or two)

SCARY 17th: Padraig Harrington plays the devilishly difficult par 3 17th at Kiawah Island Resort's Ocean Course. On Sunday, he will partner his compatriot Shane Lowry in the final round.

KIAWAH ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – The Ryder Cup has certain unwritten rules, a generally accepted one being that rookies need to earn their way into an automatic spot for their first appearance.

European captain Padraig Harrington doesn’t believe that condition necessarily applies to countryman, friend and still reigning Open champion, Shane Lowry. And, by the way, his playing partner in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course.