Pádraig Harrington: 'I’m pretty damn good at the moment and well capable of winning any week'

The 51-year-old backs himself to challenge for the Open's Claret Jug and believes his fellow Irishmen will be in the hunt as well.

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Padraig Harrington tees off during a practice round ahead of The Open. Photo credit: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Pádraig Harrington may have talked up the chances of Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy to continues Irish golf’s great record at Royal Liverpool but he is not discounting his own ability to add to a considerable personal Open Championship legacy.

Lifting the Claret Jug for the third time in his storied career at the age of 51 would make the three-time major winner the oldest Open Champion in its 151 editions and would certainly lead to him becoming Europe’s most aged Ryder Cup player in Italy this September.