Fans hail Padraig Harrington's ‘genius' golf hack on eve of PGA Championship but joke ‘don't give your rivals intel'
THREE-TIME major winner
Pádraig Harrington
has wowed golf fans with a clever hack just before he took to the course for the
2025 PGA Championship
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Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the 1st hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club
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Prior to his round at the season's second major, the Irishman shared some incredible insight into green reading
Credit: INSTA - @padraigharrington
Taking to social media, the Rathfarnham legend posted a video of a rain soaked green at
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It read: 'A great way to know the slopes on any green is to take a picture of them when they are flooded.'
Fans were quick to respond. 'That's genius."
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While another joked: 'Stop giving away secrets!' and 'Don't let your rivals see this!'
Oddly enough, a day prior Hideki Matsuyama was seen on putting greens that were flooded, and unplayable.
But it didn't stop the 2021 Masters champion going through his drills alongside his dedicated team, one of which was holding an umbrella over him as the rain continued to thud down on the water lashed greens.
Now 53, Harrington continues to impress with both his playing longevity and immense commitment to growing the game.
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The former Ryder Cup captain is in the field this week thanks to his past champion status.
And while he may not be among the betting favourites, the Dubliner remains one of the most respected minds in the sport.
Rory McIlroy reacts to Bryson DeChambeau's post-Masters comments ahead of PGA Championship
The golf legend is currently one of four Irish players out on the course in South Carolina.
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