Padraig Harrington wins at Royal Birkdale The Open Official Film 2008

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Like Tiger Woods two years earlier, Padraig Harrington successfully defended his title, becoming the first European to do so at The Open since James Braid in 1906. • This was a more comfortable occasion than his play-off win at Carnoustie and after an eagle at the 17th, thanks to a 5-wood from 249 yards to three feet, he was able to enjoy a celebratory walk up the 18th fairway on the way to winning by four strokes from Ian Poulter. • “I’m holding on to this,” he said cradling the Claret Jug. “I had a great year as Open Champion, so much so I didn’t want to give it back.” • Amazingly, Harrington almost had to withdraw after injuring his right wrist while swinging his driver into a bean bag the previous weekend. If it helped to dampen expectations, the gales that battered Birkdale throughout the week also helped Harrington maintain his concentration. • Visit www.TheOpen.com for the greatest stories in golf • Keep in touch with us! • Facebook - / the-open-championship • Twitter - / theopen • Instagram - / theopen • To LICENSE The Open footage, please contact IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/306V7dI

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