Pádraig Harrington happy as Ryder Cup clock ticks louder

In terms of any late charges coming into the selection race, Harrington added: “anyone can play their way in, the ball is in their court.

Padraig Harrington: Players can still play their way into the Ryder Cup team. Picture: AP Photo/Chris Seward

European Ryder Cup captain Pádraig Harrington says "pretty much everything is in order" as he counts down to next month’s event at Whistling Straits.

Harrington is in the field at the Czech Masters at the Albatross Golf Resort, Prague — where he is tied 18th after a 2 under par 70 — but his focus is also on those around him as he finalises his plans for his three captain’s picks at the end of the qualification campaign on September 12.