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Newsweek
14 hours ago
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- Newsweek
U.S. Senior Open: Padraig Harrington Has Words with NBC Analyst
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The stars of the PGA Tour Champions may have lost a few yards on their drives, but they certainly haven't lost their competitive spirit. If you have any doubts, just watch the intense exchange between Padraig Harrington and Roger Maltbie. KOAA News5 Colorado Springs reporter Brett Forrest posted a video of this moment, and it quickly went viral on social media. The footage shows Harrington engaged in a lively debate with Maltbie following the second round of the U.S. Senior Open on the East Course at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Harrington is one of the 36-hole leaders, while Maltbie is covering the event as NBC's on-course reporter. Video from the US Senior Open shows Irish pro Padraig Harrington going at it with NBC on-course analyst Roger Maltbie. Sounds like Harrington, who's tied for first, wasn't happy with where Maltbie stood. But Maltbie wasn't having it either. Maltbie is a pro golfer himself — Brett Forrest (@brettforrestTV) June 27, 2025 The video doesn't allow you to hear the entire exchange, but it's clear that Harrington was upset with Maltbie for not helping to find a ball during the round. "Never on a golf course stand up looking at somebody looking [for a ball]...That's the etiquette of the game," Harrington said. Everything seems to indicate that Maltbie did not agree with Harrington at all: "That's a hard one, that's a hard one," he said. It's unclear if they were referring to Harrington's ball or another player's. For whatever reason, the three-time major champion believed that Maltbie should have helped with the process. It's worth noting that Maltbie is a PGA Tour veteran with more than 20 years of experience, but he was present as a reporter. In other words, he undoubtedly knows golf etiquette, but it's unclear whether he should have helped with the alleged search. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship 2025 at Broadmoor Golf Club on June 26, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship 2025 at Broadmoor Golf Club on June 26, 2025 in Colorado Springs, 7 of the Rules of Golf, established by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the R&A, holds players absolutely responsible for searching for their ball after each shot. Tournaments and tours provide ball finders to assist with the process and establish time limits for the search. The rule does not expressly prohibit other persons present (players, caddies, etc.) from assisting in the search. However, the rule neither establishes this as an obligation for those other persons, only for the player. The most logical conclusion seems to be that Harrington wanted all the help he could get and was upset when he didn't get what he expected from Maltbie. Hence, he gave him a piece of his mind at the end of the round. However, the Dublin, Ireland, native didn't need much help to bolster his performance. After 36 holes of the US Senior Open, Padraig Harrington is tied for first place with Stewart Cink and Mark Hensby, with a score of 8-under entering the final round. More Golf: Phil Mickelson Confident, Lefty is Not Done at US Open
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Search and annoy: Harrington, NBC's Maltbie caught in tiff over lost ball at US Senior Open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A video of Padraig Harrington arguing with NBC on-course reporter Roger Maltbie for not helping him look for a lost ball during his opening round is generating buzz at the U.S. Senior Open. 'Never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball,' Harrington is seen telling Maltbie on video captured by a local TV reporter outside the scoring area. 'You've played golf all your life. You understand.' The argument stemmed from Thursday's round, when Harrington teed off into a thicket of trees on the 15th hole. After about a dozen people unsuccessfully searched for the allowed three minutes, Harrington went back to the tee box for his third shot. He ended up saving bogey, and went into the weekend tied for the lead. Maltbie, the longtime on-course reporter who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and '80s, was in the area. He told on Saturday he was being asked to report on the scenario and couldn't step away from his job to help in the search. A day after the episode, Harrington and Maltbie aired out their differences near the scoring area. Maltbie can be heard telling Harrington, 'So I should have disobeyed my producer?' ___
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Search and annoy: Harrington, NBC's Maltbie caught in tiff over lost ball at US Senior Open
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A video of Padraig Harrington arguing with NBC on-course reporter Roger Maltbie for not helping him look for a lost ball during his opening round is generating buzz at the U.S. Senior Open. 'Never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball,' Harrington is seen telling Maltbie on video captured by a local TV reporter outside the scoring area. 'You've played golf all your life. You understand.' The argument stemmed from Thursday's round, when Harrington teed off into a thicket of trees on the 15th hole. After about a dozen people unsuccessfully searched for the allowed three minutes, Harrington went back to the tee box for his third shot. He ended up saving bogey, and went into the weekend tied for the lead. Maltbie, the longtime on-course reporter who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and '80s, was in the area. He told on Saturday he was being asked to report on the scenario and couldn't step away from his job to help in the search. A day after the episode, Harrington and Maltbie aired out their differences near the scoring area. Maltbie can be heard telling Harrington, 'So I should have disobeyed my producer?' In the interview with he said: 'I was very close to saying, 'All these years, all these checks I've gotten from NBC, your name isn't on any of them." ___ recommended in this topic
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Search and annoy: Harrington, NBC's Maltbie caught in tiff over lost ball at US Senior Open
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A video of Padraig Harrington arguing with NBC on-course reporter Roger Maltbie for not helping him look for a lost ball during his opening round is generating buzz at the U.S. Senior Open. 'Never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball,' Harrington is seen telling Maltbie on video captured by a local TV reporter outside the scoring area. 'You've played golf all your life. You understand.' The argument stemmed from Thursday's round, when Harrington teed off into a thicket of trees on the 15th hole. After about a dozen people unsuccessfully searched for the allowed three minutes, Harrington went back to the tee box for his third shot. He ended up saving bogey, and went into the weekend tied for the lead. Maltbie, the longtime on-course reporter who played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s and '80s, was in the area. He told on Saturday he was being asked to report on the scenario and couldn't step away from his job to help in the search. A day after the episode, Harrington and Maltbie aired out their differences near the scoring area. Maltbie can be heard telling Harrington, 'So I should have disobeyed my producer?' In the interview with he said: 'I was very close to saying, 'All these years, all these checks I've gotten from NBC, your name isn't on any of them.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Padraig Harrington shares US Senior Open lead before clashing with NBC analyst
PADRAIG Harrington shares the lead at the US Senior Open at Broadmoor Golf Club. 2 Padraig Harrington of Ireland is tied for the lead at the US Senior Open 2 Padraig Harrington had a siagreement with NBC on-course analyst Roger Maltbie Credit: NBC He joins former Open Championship winner American Stewart Cink and Australia's Mark Hensby at the top of the leaderboard. Cink's 66 was the lowest round of the tournament so far in Colorado Springs. The 2022 US Senior Open champion made six birdies with three bogeys. Speaking after the second round, the Stackstown legend was satisfied after his round. read more on golf He said: 'Most of Thursday and Friday is about jockeying for position, keeping yourself in it, trying not to lose the tournament. 'But after the start I had today, I could have created some daylight between myself and the field. I just have to go and do it all again over the next two days.' Denmark's Thomas Bjorn sits alone in fourth on three-under after a second-round 69, While Darren Clarke surged into a tie for seventh with a solid 68 to reach one-under. Most read in Golf Fellow Ulsterman Chris Devlin is also through to the weekend, finishing two-over - well inside the cut line., After his round, Harrington was caught in a furious argument with a TV reporter over golf etiquette. Brooks Koepka suffers meltdown and smashes tee marker into fans before withdrawing from LIV Dallas claiming 'illness' Harrington, 53, The A video caught the heated moment in which Harrington hit out at Maltbie's course etiquette. He said: "Never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball." Maltbie responded: That's a hard position to take there." They then stepped closer to each other as the argument as tensions continued to boil over. Harrington added: "You've played gold all your life. You understand." But Maltbie did not step down as he replied: "I'm not a player." All the action is live on SKY SPORTS GOLF.
