Pádraig Harrington selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame

The Dublin native has become the third Irishman to be chosen for induction.

HALL OF FAME: Celebrating the announcement of his Patronage of the Irish American Partnership, internationally renowned golfer Pádraig Harrington, at Deerfield US Ambassador’s Residence. Pic:Naoise Culhane-no fee

Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has been selected to the World Golf Hall of Fame, becoming the third Irishman to be chosen for induction.

Harrington, who won the Open Championship in 2007 and 2008 and the PGA Championship in 2008, will join amateur great Joe Carr and Ryder Cup stalwart Christy O’Connor Senior in the game’s hall of fame.