Padraig Harrington

PGA Championship Padraig HarringtonPadraig Harrington is the top Irish Golfer and winner of the British Open in both 2007 and 2008 and is the defending USPGA Champion after winning at Oakland Hills last year. These victories are Padraig’s Major tournament wins, but he has had 9 other top ten Major finishes, including 5th place at the US Masters earlier in 2008, behind Trevor Immelman.He has had 25 professional victories in an excellent career, but he has been a runner up many other times. He has finished in the top ten on the European Tour's Order of Merit seven times, including second places in 2001 and 2002 and third places in 2003 and 2004. He eventually won the Order of Merit in 2006. Harrington also won the European Tour Golfer of the Year award last year. Although 5th in the Masters but with only three other top ten finishes, he has yet to get things going at the highest level this year.

World Ranking

He is currently ranked 16th in the world but has been as high as No.3 following his Major wins in 2007 and 2008.

Playing Style

Padraig has spent many years rebuilding his golf swing under the guidance of his coach, Bob Torrance. He now has a swing that looks ideal and he is triking the ball much more cleanly and getting greater distance. His short game has always been top notch and on his day is one of the best mid range putters on the tour.

2009 Results/Form

  • US Masters - T35th
  • US Open -  Missed Cut
  • British Open - T65

PGA Betting

Check out the chances of Padraig Harrington winning the title for a second consecutive year on our 2009 US PGA Championship Odds page.

Personal

Padraig is 37 years old and turned professional in 1995.