Padraig Harrington wins Open Championship

24/07/2007

Padraig Harrington has clinched his first major by defeating Sergio Garcia after a tense final day and playoff.

Sergio Garcia held the lead for three out of the four days, but a brilliant performance saw Padraig move up the leaderboard and into first place. However, on the 18th hole, Padraig twice drowned his ball in the perilous Barry Burn, reminding all watching of the infamous downfall of Jean Van de Velde on that same hole. This gave Sergio Garcia a putt for the championship, which he rolled agonisingly close, but not close enough to win the Spaniard his first major.

The pair then entered into a tense four hole playoff, playing the 1st, 16th, 17th and 18th. Harrington took a two shot lead after the first hole, which in the end proved to be enough to stave off a brave charge from Sergio (which included hitting the pin on the Par 3 16th).

The Irishman used his Wilson golf clubs to tame Carnoustie, which included:

• Wilson Staff Dd6+ Driver
• Wilson Staff Pf6 Fairway Woods
• Wilson Staff Dh6 Hybrid
• Wilson Staff Pi5 Irons
• Wilson Staff Tw7 Wedges
• Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball Blade Putter

The golf club set was completed with Titleist Pro V1 Balls.