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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Padraig Harrington boosts impressive €34m net worth with new six-figure payday
While Rory McIlroy has continually insisted he'll never participate in the PGA Champions Tour, his former Ryder Cup colleague Padraig Harrington recently won a €682,000 prize from the senior circuit. This has bolstered his estimated €34million net worth, accumulated through tournament earnings, endorsements, and investments over the course of an illustrious, trophy-laden golf career. The 53-year-old Irishman recently claimed his second U.S. Senior Open title in four years at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs, and has been excelling on the PGA's over-50 tour. This season, he's earned roughly €1.2m in nine tournaments, including a €225,000 payout for second place at the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club in May. His wealth, built primarily from three major championship wins and sponsorships with brands like Wilson Golf and FootJoy, underscores his financial success. McIlroy remains the second-richest golfer ever, and insists he isn't planning to join the Champions Circuit when he becomes eligible to. "Absolutely not," the 36-year-old once said. "I've said a lot of absolutes in my time that I've walked back... but I do not envision playing Champions Tour golf. Something has gone terribly wrong if I have to compete in golf at 50." Harrington, in contrast, might challenge that view, having just earned €682k and citing his course familiarity and mental resilience as key to his victory. "Here I'm comfortable," the veteran Irishman admitted. "I'm not thinking I'm going to miss the cut. Touch wood that doesn't happen. If you brought me to a regular event on Thursday afternoon, I'd be thinking about the cut line. Whereas here I'm thinking, how do I get myself into position?" He added: "Even the first couple of days, I got going and could have pulled away from the field. I dropped back a couple of shots, but I was still going. All I want is to be in it with nine holes to go and in the right headspace." This win adds another milestone to Harrington's Champions Tour career, which began in 2022 with Rookie of the Year recognition. His 2022 U.S. Senior Open victory demonstrated his lasting prowess, and this latest success cements his ability to compete at the top, with six top-three finishes in his last sixteen major Champions Tour events. McIlroy and Harrington teamed up for Team Europe at the 2010 Ryder Cup, where McIlroy drove Europe to victory, and Harrington made his sixth straight appearance. While Harrington thrives in the over-50 golf world, McIlroy's stance is unlikely to change. Though McIlroy hasn't set a firm retirement date, the career Grand Slam winner has voiced his intent to retire with energy "left in the tank". He also wants to exit golf on his own terms, not forced out by chronic injuries. McIlroy's TGL Golf partner, Tiger Woods - who turns 50 in December - is contemplating a move to the Champions Tour.
Scotsman
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scot wins 'tough battle' to foil Kiwi's bid to win on Tartan Pro Tour
Greg Dalziel lands second title triumph on Paul Lawrie's circuit in Portlethen Classic Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Greg Dalziel landed a third Scottish success of the new season on the Tartan Pro Tour after Cameron Harlock had threatened to become the first Kiwi to taste victory on the circuit. Dalziel, a 24-year-old from Airdrie, followed a brace of 66s on the opening two days with a closing 68 to land a three-shot triumph in the Portlethen Classic presented by Entier with a 13-under-par total. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After 12 holes in the closing circuit, Harlock had his nose in front and was then tied with Dalziel with three holes to play before following a bogey at the 16th with a double-bogey 6 at the next hole. Greg Dalziel shows off the trophy after winning the Portlethen Classic presented by Entier | Tartan Pro Tour That left him having to settle for a share of fifth spot with rookie pro James Morgan as Liam Johnston and Graeme Robertson, having closed with matching 64s, ended up as Dalziel's closest challengers along with Englishman James Wilson (65). 'It was an impressive way to finish as it was a tough battle,' said Dalziel of covering the last six holes in four under to land a £4,500 top prize. 'Cameron played really well until the end and I turned up on the back nine, thankfully. It worked out well in my favour.' It was Dalziel's second victory on Paul Lawrie's circuit after his breakthrough success in the Gleneagles Masters at the end of last season and came on the back of other Scottish successes in the early part of the current campaign from Rory Franssen and Scott Henry. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Everyone is coming from all over now,' said Dalziel, who is coached by Wilson Golf's Scott Clelland, of the depth of talent on this season's circuit being stronger than ever. 'There's loads of English players this year and it just shows you the level it's moved on from when it first started. That is great to see as it is pushing everyone on. It helps everyone else when you are playing against better players.' Dalziel is heading to Forest Pines in Lincolnshire for a Clutch Pro Tour outing next week before getting back down to business on the Tartan Pro Tour in the Newmachar Classic presented by Boskalis at the end of the month.
