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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Padraig Harrington comes up just short in his bid to qualify for the US Open
Padraig Harrington came up agonisingly short in his attempt on Monday to qualify for next week's US Open. The three-time major champion travelled from a Champions Tour event to tee it up at Kinsale Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio, for a US Open qualifier. There were six qualifying spots available at the 36-hole event, featuring a host of big-name players, including Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Alex Noren, and Cameron Young. Harrington, 53, seemed out of the running after a first round of 74 left him towards the bottom of the leaderboard. But the Dubliner came firing back in the second round, playing his opening 11 holes in six-under-par to charge up the leaderboard. In the end, a bogey on the 17th hole proved costly as he finished just one shot shy of a play-off for the sixth and final spot at the US Open. Fowler, Homa, Young, Eric Cole and Chase Johnson were all in the play-off, and it was Young who booked his ticket to Oakmont thanks to a birdie on the first play-off hole. The qualifying event was won by South African Erik Van Rooyen, who shot rounds of 64 and 67 to finish on 13-under-par, six shots clear of Lanto Griffin, Bud Cauley and Justin Lower, who also booked their places at Oakmont. Elsewhere, at Duke University Golf Club in North Carolina, Tom McKibbin also came up short in his bid to tee it up in the major championship. The Holywood man finished on two-over-par for 36 holes, five shots behind the score needed to make it to Oakmont. 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell still has a shot, though, of qualifying for the major championship for the first time since 2020. McDowell was four-under-par after 10 holes of his second round at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in Florida when play was suspended for bad weather. He is currently three shots behind 18-year-old rising star Blades Brown and Luke Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup legend Ian, who have a share of third spot, with four qualifying spots on offer at the venue. Seamus Power's US Open prospects are over, however. The Waterford golfer withdrew after a two-over par opening round of 72 at Lambton Country Club in Canada.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Padraig Harrington's US Open qualifying charge set to come up short
Padraig Harrington looks set to miss out on US Open qualification by the narrowest of margins despite firing a round 66 in the final round of qualifying in Columbus, Ohio. With six qualification spots up for grabs at the Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club qualifier in Ohio, Harrington's prospects seemed remote after posting a two-over par 74 in his first 18 holes. However, the three-time major winner caught fire on the outward nine of his second round, rattling in consecutive birdies on the third and fourth and then three on the trot on the seventh, eighth and ninth. Another birdie on 11 lifted onto four-under overall and into tied-sixth, putting himself in a playoff spot. However, the birdies dried up after that before a dropped stroke on 17 essentially ended his chances. He did finish with a closing birdie to finish "the longest day" on four-under, currently tied-11th, with six players already finished their round on five-under or better. Among that grouping are Erik Van Rooyen, who qualified with ease on 13-under, and a high-powered group of players all on five-under par, including Cameron Young, Max Homa and Rickie Fowler. Harrington, whose best finish at the US Open was tied-fourth at Olympic Club in 2012, last played the tournament in 2023, placing tied-27th after qualifying through his US Senior Open victory the year before. 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell is currently battling to qualify, and sits at four-under par after 10 holes, lying in tied-15th at the Emerald Dunes qualifier in Florida. The top-four in Florida will earn a spot at Oakmont, with McDowell now three strokes adrift. Seamus Power's US Open's prospects are over, the Waterford golfer withdrawing after a two-over par opening round of 72 at Lambton Country Club in Canada. Tom McKibbin is also set to miss out on qualification. The LIV golfer is running at two-over par with just one hole remaining of his 36 at Duke University Golf Club in North Carolina. Roganstown amateur Patrick Keeling, playing in the same qualifier as Harrington, is in tied-49th on six-over par with only a couple of holes remaining.
Independent Singapore
27-05-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
From prison to victories: Angel Cabrera wins Senior PGA Championship for his second major title in a week
Angel Cabrera impressively won two senior major golf tournaments in a span of one week. The 55-year-old athlete pulled ahead at the 85th Senior PGA Championship by shooting a 3-under 69 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. He won by one shot over Padraig Harrington and Thomas Bjorn. Moreover, Cabrera also picked up his first senior major by winning the rain-delayed Regions Tradition in Alabama. He is now the fifth player since 1990 to win the first two senior majors of the year, and he was the first one to achieve it back-to-back. With his success, the athlete said, 'I feel very emotional. Maybe you cannot see, but I'm very, very emotional inside, especially after all the things that I went through… I can't believe that I made it, but I'm here and very happy [with] myself.' Highlights of Cabrera's game Cabrera was tied for the lead after three rounds at the Senior PGA Championship. During the final round, he fell two shots behind when Harrington made a birdie on the 14th hole to reach 7 under. The momentum then shifted when Harrington made a double bogey on the 15th hole, giving Cabrera an advantage. Harrington bogeyed the par-4 18th after missing a short 3-foot par putt, and this mistake gave Cabrera a two-shot lead, which let him afford a bogey on the final hole and secured the win. Cabrera finished the match with a total score of 8-under 280 over four rounds. Harrington and Thomas Bjorn tied for second place. Golfers Retief Goosen, club pro Jason Caron, and Stewart Cink were one shot behind them. Cabrera's comeback The athlete spent 30 months in prison, and he had missed the prime years of her golfing career. He was released in August 2023 after serving over two years for gender violence cases involving two of his ex-girlfriends. ' I thought that I was going to fail, especially after sitting without touching a club for a while. But I've been working very, very hard, and I feel that all the hard work pays off, and this is what I'm having right now, like winning this tournament.' See also Big holes in pockets for World Cup Qatar fans In a social media post by PGA Tour Champions, it stated: 'Ángel Cabrera does it again! He's won back-to-back senior majors @SeniorPGAChamp 🏆🏆' Netizens showered praise on the player's recent win, celebrating his comeback. 'A prime example of making the most of a second chance. He deserves it 👏' one commented, while another wrote, 'Bro is undeniable. Golf runs through his veins 🤘🏻'
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Padraig Harrington Helping Amateurs amid Sr PGA Championship Pain
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. Irishman Padraig Harrington is recognized as one of the wisest voices in professional golf. He is admired not only for his extraordinary experience, but also for the time he dedicates to sharing his knowledge with anyone who needs advice. The recently concluded Senior PGA Championship is another example of this. Despite a very disappointing finish, the three-time major champion took the time to offer valuable insights, particularly to help amateur golfers. Harrington's analysis focused on the overemphasis of statistics during the round, which he believes should be eliminated altogether. "One of the worst things you can do on the golf course is judge and analyse," he said. "After, let's say, 26 holes, I knew I'd missed two greens this week and hit a couple of par fives. That's horrible information to have in your head." "You shouldn't be aware of how many fairways or how many we don't play fairways and greens. We play score..." "Every day should be just the score. You should never be analyzing your round as you're playing it and there's no doubt the fact that I knew I'd hit lots of fairways and greens meant I was analyzing my round. In a perfect world you wouldn't even know what score you're shooting, you'd just be playing." 'One of the worst things you can do on the golf course…' Padraig Harrington shared some great advice for amateur golfers about why it can be counter-productive to equate hitting fairways and greens to success. — (@GOLF_com) May 26, 2025 In an era when tools like Trackman allow players to evaluate the impact of literally every move on their golf results, this is certainly an interesting opinion. Padraig Harrington tied for second place with Thomas Bjorn at the Senior PGA Championship, finishing just one stroke behind the winner, Angel Cabrera. The Irishman was on the verge of a great comeback but faded down the stretch. Harrington began the final round two strokes behind the leaders, but his position improved significantly as the round progressed. Through the 14th hole, he had made seven birdies and no bogeys; his event score was 10-under, and he led the tournament by two strokes. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, he then carded a double bogey on the 15th and a bogey on the 18th to fall down dramatically. This allowed Cabrera to surge forward, completing the back nine with two birdies and a bogey. This marks Harrington's ninth top-10 finish in senior major championships, including his victory at the 2022 U.S. Senior Open. It's also his fifth runner-up finish in such events. Two years ago, he finished runner-up at the Senior PGA Championship, losing a playoff to Steve Stricker. But as great as he is on the course, he is just as great off of it, always willing to impart his wisdom. More Golf: PGA Tour Pro Goes from Mortgage Broker to Champion at Colonial
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Overconfidence hits Harrington as he losses out on Senior PGA Championship title
Padraig Harrington narrowly missed out on the Senior PGA Championship as he finishes one shot behind winner Angel Cabrera at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland. The Dubliner was leading by two shots through 14 put a double bogey on 15, par five on 16 and three-putt bogey on 18 opened the door for Carbrera to finish on eight under and secure his second senior major in a week following his win at The Tradition in Alabama. 53-year-old Harrington finished with a share of second with Thomas Bjorn on seven under par. 'I have a life long problem with getting confident and cocky and I did in the 15th tee box and it was just a simple tee shot, five wood, little draw down there and I just totally didn't get into it enough and then panicked at the last moment and hit a big hook" said Harrington after his final round. "It has always plagued me my whole life since I have been a kid just get over confident.. I would have been much better off if I got to the 15th hole and there was water everywhere I probably would have done a better job. "I just sometimes, it follows me around that I get over confident. If I had the ability to do what I say I'd be the best player in the world but unfortuntely I don't." "I'm disappointed now. It is going to be a lot more disappointing if he doesn't hole that." 'I'm extremely disappointed not to win.' @Padraig_H addresses the media after falling short by one shot at Congressional. @SeniorPGAChamp — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) May 25, 2025 Carbrer had shared the lead with South Africa's Retief Goosen and England's Phillip Archer and Jason Caron/ Caron and Goosen both finished with final rounds of 71 and tied with Stewart Cink for fourth on six under. Archer shot a five over 77 to drop to even par. Darren Clarke finished on three under for the tournament in a three-way tie for 11th beside Miguel Angel Jimenez and YE Yang. "I'm extremely happy after winning two tournaments in a row, and also three tournaments within a year," Cabrera told NBC through a translator. "I'm extremely happy, especially after everything that happened. "I didn't know that it was going to happen this quickly, winning two tournaments in a row, especially with all these great players around this tour. I feel very emotional and proud."
