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2 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Harrington completes prized Open and Senior double
Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Harrington completes prized Open and Senior double
Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. He closed with a three-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made an eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). Australia's Scott Hend, who moved up the leaderboard with a 64 on Saturday, was fourth after carding a final-round 65 to finish six shots off the lead. Compatriot Cameron Percy also shot a 65 to finish seven shots adrift. Harrington said: "I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens. The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game." He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. "Was fully focused on what I was doing." The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. "I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?" Harrington said. "I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea." Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the US Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. Greg Chalmers, who started the day five shots off the lead, made a 69 to finish seven off, level with fellow Australian Steve Allan. Richard Green's final round of 66 left him while nine behind Harrington, while Michael Wright was 11 shots in arrears. Mark Hensby's final round of 72 meant he was 13 shots off the lead
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Padraig Harrington wins Senior British Open for his second senior major title this year
Associated Press BERKSHIRE, England (AP) — Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery Sunday at the Senior British Open. He closed with a 3-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). 'I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens,' Harrington said. 'The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game.' He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. "The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18," said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. 'Was fully focused on what I was doing. The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. 'I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?' Harrington said. 'I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea.' Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the U.S. Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. ___ AP golf:
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Padraig Harrington wins Senior British Open for his second senior major title this year
BERKSHIRE, England (AP) — Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery Sunday at the Senior British Open. He closed with a 3-under 67 to win his second senior major of the year. Staked to a two-shot lead, Harrington made eagle on the first hole on the Old Course at Sunningdale and no one got closer than two shots the rest of the way as he became the fifth player with a Senior British Open and a British Open title. He won by three shots over Thomas Bjorn (67) and Justin Leonard (68). 'I'm thrilled to have won but very satisfied that I've won a Senior Open with my two Opens,' Harrington said. 'The fact that only five people have ever done it is quite special. I'm quite proud that I've managed to survive this long in the game.' He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary Player and Bob Charles as players to have won the British Open and the senior version. McIlroy walked around for a bit on the London-area course, though it wasn't much of a show. Harrington seized control late in the third round and never gave anyone much of a chance. Bjorn made a late charge to get within two shots, but that ended with a bogey on the 16th. 'The only time I saw a leaderboard was on 18,' said Harrington, who said he asked his caddie for an update on the 17th hole. 'Was fully focused on what I was doing. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Irishman was surprised to hear McIlroy, who is building a home in London, was at Sunningdale for the final round. 'I didn't see him out there. Was he out there?' Harrington said. 'I had the head down all day. I never saw anybody. I had no idea.' Harrington now has 11 titles on the PGA Tour Champions, and he has won multiple times each of the last four seasons. He won the U.S. Senior Open last month at The Broadmoor. And he nearly won the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional until a late two-shot swing gave the title to Angel Cabrera. ___ AP golf:
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rory McIlroy unveils stunning new hairstyle after weeks of ‘detachment' from turbulent golf stretch
When Rory McIlroy tees off Thursday at the Scottish Open, he'll be doing so with more than just a fresh cut. The reigning Masters champion unveiled a shorter hairstyle Wednesday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, following a restful few weeks at his new London-area home, where he took 'time to reflect' and 'rekindle [his] excitement' for the sport. 'We came back a few weeks ago and moved into our new home in Wentworth and been since trying to settle in and it's amazing what two weeks of a bit of detachment can do for you, and sitting there being with your own thoughts for a while,' McIlroy said, according to The Telegraph. Advertisement 6 Rory McIlroy ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open on July 9, 2025. Getty Images 6 The golfer unveiled a new hairstyle ahead of the tournament. Getty Images 'Yeah, it's been nice to have this time to reflect and also to rekindle my excitement and enthusiasm for the rest of the year. Obviously we have this week in Scotland and then a massive week next week [for the Open] in Portrush.' Advertisement Since capturing golf's Grand Slam in April, when he celebrated at Augusta National alongside wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy, McIlroy's post-Masters victory lap has been anything but smooth. As the PGA Championship got underway in May, the Northern Irishman found himself at the center of controversy when his top driver was deemed non-conforming, forcing him to make a switch. 6 Rory McIlroy with wife Erica and daughter Poppy after his Masters triumph in April 2025. Getty Images 6 He had a rough showing at the 2025 U.S. Open in June. Getty Images Advertisement He declined to speak with the media, a trend that continued into the first round of the U.S. Open in June. When McIlroy did speak to the media at Oakmont, he offered uninspired remarks about his play. 'I was sort of thinking, 'Do I really want two more days here or not?' So, it makes it easier to play better when you're in that mindset,' said McIlroy, who finished at 7-over par. 6 Rory McIlroy spoke about recharging at home ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open. Getty Images Advertisement During Wednesday's outing at The Renaissance Club, McIlroy was seen greeting fans, signing autographs and smiling at the podium. Being back on his side of the pond has done wonders for his emotional health. 'There's a detachment from the sort of week-in, week-out grind when you get back over here and Justin and I were talking about that,' McIlroy recalled of a conversation he had with his Masters playoff opponent, Englishman Justin Rose. 6 The Genesis Scottish Open gets underway on July 10. Getty Images 'You play PGA Tour golf for the first 25, 30 weeks of the year and you need to completely get away from it — because this world of golf can become all-encompassing. In this last fortnight, I felt like I could detach and sort of hide in a way. I needed that. My game needed that.' McIlroy tied for fourth at the Scottish Open last July. He's set to compete in the fourth and final major of the year next week with The Open at Royal Portrush. Xander Schauffele is the defending Open champion.
