Pádraig Harrington vows to follow 'unwritten rule' - and get tattoo if Europe win Ryder Cup

Thomas Bjørn delivered on his promise to get a tattoo when his European team won in 2018 - now Pádraig Harrington will have to follow the new tradition if he leads the visitors to glory

Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington and Matt Fitzpatrick smile as they pose for a team picture during a practice day at the Ryder Cup. Picture: Charlie Neibergall

Thomas Bjørn delivered on his promise to get a tattoo when his European team won in 2018 in France. Pádraig Harrington promises to do the same if the team he captains defeats the Americans this week at Whistling Straits.

“I am delighted that that's all they ask for, but I'd have given up a lot more,” Harrington said Wednesday. “So yes, I will be getting a tattoo. If my team produce a winning week, I will be getting a tattoo to mark the occasion, and very comfortable that they only asked that much of me because I would have given more.” Harrington said that Bjørn’s commitment has turned the tattoo into a new standard for winning Ryder Cup captains.