‘A sad day for my family' – Heartbroken Padraig Harrington mourning death of loved one
PADRAIG Harrington has been left heartbroken after the death of his pet dog Setanta after an operation gone awry.
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These days Harrington is one of the premier players on the PGA's senior tour
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He shared a photo album of his cute pet to mark his very sad passing
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Including one where Setanta was draped in an Ireland rugby jersey
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He reflected: "A sad day for my family, tragically we lost Setanta to an adverse reaction to an anesthetic."
Losing a pet is such a sadly universal experience that he received a lot of support and empathy from followers in the comments section.
Enda recalled: "So sorry to hear this Padraig. We had a similar experience with our Bernese a few years ago.
"The grief of losing a treasured family pet is real, don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
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While John added: "Heartbroken for you and all the family. And for Murray, Nala and Rio.
"A heavy heart for you all. Not long since you lost Wilson too. Thinking of you all x."
As remarked in that reply, Setanta's longtime playmate Wilson
Rio is
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Within a golfing context, the 53-year-old last made headlines globally with
Paired together for the final round, McIlroy
Shocking moment 'biggest snake ever' slithers across golf course terrifying fans
McIlroy was clearly in his own bubble and is not a big fan of the showy big-hitter anyway.
The silent treatment did not impress DeChambeau, nor did the closing 75 that saw his own Masters challenge crash and burn.
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He slipped from second into tied-fifth and said: 'I've no idea how Rory is feeling right now. He didn't talk to me once all day.'
Asked if he had tried to start a conversation, DeChambeau, 31, replied: 'He wouldn't talk to me.'
Despite the gripe, the US Open champion took to X to praise the Holywood hotshot.
DeChambeau wrote: 'It's tough but moments like this have taught me a lot...we will be back.
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'Huge congratulations to Rory on an incredible achievement.'
BRYSON BLASTED
Harrington didn't pull any punches in his assessment of how DeChambeau self-sabotaged on Sunday by
He was equally cutting in his assessment of the gripe with his playing partner not engaging in conversation with him at any point of the 18 holes.
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"Who does Bryson want to be? Can you imagine going out on a football pitch and saying the guy marking you wasn't very nice to you."
The 53-year-old then cited when he was in a similar boat vying for a major championship in a battle with someone
Remembering his British Open triumph, he underlined: "In 2007 I talked the ear off Charlie Wi for the last 36 holes - but I didn't say a word to Sergio Garcia.
"Because it suited me to talk. But I ain't trying to relax to the other guy (in contention).
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"That was a weird one with Bryson. Clearly he was off his game. His ego led to him chasing something that he isn't."
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