'I completely changed the PGA' - Padraig Harrington's brilliant mind races into Quail Hollow

At 53, Harrington has won a new generation of fans. He still believes he can win another Major, perhaps this week, but also thinks McIlroy and Lowry have what it takes to thrive in Charlotte

GREAT FORM: Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the first hole prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club. Pic: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

A dozen midday minutes have passed under a broiling Carolina sun and it feels like Padraig Harrington hasn’t taken a breath. The trio of Irish journalists have asked a grand total of four questions. Four.

Transcribing the tape reveals the quartet of queries have elicited 1220 words worth of answers. Considering the opening question was ‘How are you Padraig?’ the depth of the replies is, well, impressive.