Padraig Harrington
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3 Major Championships • Multiple Major Winner
Major Championship Wins
About Padraig Harrington
Padraig Harrington has established himself as one of golf's elite players with 3 major championship wins. His first major came at the 2007 Open at age 35.
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Career Highlights
- 2007 Open Championship — First major win at Carnoustie in playoff against Sergio Garcia
- 2008 Open Championship — Successfully defended title at Royal Birkdale
- 2008 PGA Championship — Won two weeks after The Open, becoming first European to win back-to-back majors since 1930
- Ryder Cup — Represented Europe six times, captained 2020/21 team to victory at Whistling Straits
- Career — Won 30+ tournaments worldwide including 15 European Tour titles
Did You Know?
- Practice Obsessive: Harrington is legendary for his intense practice regimen, sometimes injuring himself from overwork — once broke his wrist practicing
- Qualified Accountant: Before turning pro, Harrington qualified as an accountant and nearly gave up golf for the profession
- Irish Hero: Won all three majors within 13 months, becoming Ireland's most successful major champion and inspiring a generation of Irish golfers