World Golf Hall of Fame
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Born in Dublin, Ireland, Padraig Harrington’s career far exceeded his original expectations.
Harrington, who produced three major-championship victories, is one of four players to have claimed consecutive titles in The Open Championship (2007, 2008). During his long and prosperous professional career, which also included a victory in the 2008 PGA Championship, he registered 39 worldwide victories – 15 of which came on the European Tour and six more coming on the PGA Tour.
He represented Europe in six Ryder Cup Matches and later captained the team in the 2021 event. Among his many achievements and honors, Harrington topped the European Tour Order of Merit in 2006 and was named the European Tour and PGA TOUR Player of the Year in 2008.
All of which makes for a remarkable resume for someone who had doubts about playing the game professionally.
“I didn’t think I was good enough,” said Harrington. “But I decided I would turn pro because I could beat the amateurs who were turning pro. None of the best players from 1990-1995 beat me in singles, you know, so I said, right, I’ll give it a go.”
After representing Great Britain & Ireland in three Walker Cups (1991, 1993, 1995), Harrington transitioned quite well to the professional level, winning the 1998 Spanish Open during his rookie season on the European Tour. He went on to spend more than 300 weeks in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
Wins in bold
Wins in bold