Padraig Harrington

Wearing the winner's Heritage Plaid tartan jacket, Matt Fitzpatrick shows off the RBC Heritage trophy at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Why Fitzpatrick is finally set to get his chance to shine in Ryder Cup

Paul McGinley, the winning European captain in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, played in the 1991 Walker Cup and could be a contender for a future captain. Picture Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Dempster: Lots of exciting Walker Cup captain options if R&A goes down pro route

Victor Perez and his caddie James Erkenbeck celebrate the Frenchman holing out of a greenside bunker in the final round.Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Abu Dhabi HSBC debrief: Perez passion; Harrington hunger and McKibbin pain eased

Dundee-based Frenchman Victor Perez receives the trophy from Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Picture: Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images.

It's Allez Dhabi for Perez as Dundee-based Frenchman steps up Ryder Cup bid

Connor Syme tees off on the 11th hole in the third round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme inspired by Jon Rahm as he fires equal best-of-day 64 at Yas Links

Grant Forrest and his caddie Davy Kenny walk on the 18th green during day three of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Forrest feels 'back on track' as he chases Rolex Series win in Abu Dhabi

European captain Padraig Harrington is pictured with Herb Kohler during the Ryder Cup Year to Go Media Event at Whistling Straits in 2019. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Herb Kohler praised for leaving 'great St Andrews legacy'

The first co-sanctioned Genesis Scottish Open was staged at The Renaissance Club last month. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Renaissance Club to stage Genesis Scottish Open until 2026

Darren Clarke kisses the trophy after winning The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. PIcture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Another 'dream come true' for Darren Clarke as he wins Senior Open

David Frost during the second round of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

David Frost still maturing like his fine wine as he contends in Senior Open

Padraig Harrington tees off at the third in the first round of The Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images.

Padraig Harrington overcomes 'niggles' to have leaders in sights in Senior Open

Andrew Oldcorn is looking forward to teeing up in this week's Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

Andrew Oldcorn: I'd have played in Senior Open at Gleneagles on one leg

Andrew Oldcorn is looking forward to teeing up in this week's Senior Open Presented by Rolex at Gleneagles. Picture: Phil Inglis/Getty Images.

Andrew Oldcorn: I'd have played in Senior Open at Gleneagles on one leg

Henrik Stenson kisses the Ryder Cup after being appointed as Europe's captaon in March. Picture: Hailey Garrett/Getty Images.

Henrik Stenson criticised by Padraig Harrington after losing Ryder Cup captaincy

Collin Morikawa, left, shakes hands with Rory McIlroy on the 18th green after the second round of the 150th Open. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Defending champion Collin Morikawa misses cut in 150th Open

USA's Collin Morikawa, Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and USA's Xander Schauffele on the 7th green during day two of The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews.

R&A 'doing all they can' to speed up play at The Open

Xander Schauffele poses with the Genesis Scottish Open Trophy after his victory at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

How in-form Schauffele won highest-scoring Scottish Open for more than 20 years

Matt Fitzpatrick plays their second shot on the 13th hole in the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Renaissance man Matt Fitzpatrick lurking on Scottish Open leaderboard

Grant Forrest pictured during the recent Porsche European Open at Green Eagle Golf Course in Hamburg. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Local hero Grant Forrest looking for Genesis Scottish Open 'spark'

Scott Jamieson pictured lining up a putt in the ISPS Handa Championship in Tarragona, Spain, earlier in the year. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Scott Jamieson on entry list for two DP World Tour and PGA Tour co-sanctioned ev...

Padraig Harrington poses with the trophy after winning the US Senior Open at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

Padraig Harrington heading to Scotland as US Senior Open champion

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington in action during the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores in Michigan. Picture: Stacy Revere/Getty Images.

Padraig Harrington tees up Senior Open debut at Gleneagles

Pictured in action in last year's event, world No 1 and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is set to head the field for the 2022 edition of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Renaissance Club chief urges fans to support Genesis Scottish Open

European Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson is relishing the 2023 event in Rome. Picture: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images.

New captain Henrik Stenson 'fully committed' to Ryder Cup Europe

Captain Steve Stricker celebrates with the Ryder Cup after leading the US to a record 19-9 win over Europe at Whistling Straits last September. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Winning Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker suffers heart scare

Padraig Harrington tees off at Carnoustie in the first round the 20th Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images).

Padraig Harrington: Americans copied Europe's Ryder Cup blueprint

Shane Lowry and wife Wendy with the Ryder Cup before departing for Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Shane Lowry says wife was target of 'dog's abuse' from US fans at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy watches on after winning his singles match in the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Emotional Rory McIlroy 'showed what Ryder Cup means', says David Howell

Danny Willett and caddie Jonathan Smart during a practice round for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns Golf Links. Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

Danny Willett says 'tricky' Ryder Cup build up hit European hopes

European Tour tournament committee chairman David Howell, back left, helped pick the 2016 along with Paul McGinley, Jose Maria Olazabal, Colin Montgomerie and then European Tour chief executive George O'Grady. The Englishman will now be involved in the same process for the 2023 match in Italy. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

No need for Europe to hit Ryder Cup panic button, insists David Howell

Tony Finau celebrates after playing his part in Team USA's win in the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup winner Tony Finau pulls out of Dunhill Links

Captain Padraig Harrington and members of Team Europe speak at a press conference following their loss to the US the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. PIcture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europeans show dignity and class despite suffering record defeat

Ian Poulter congratulates US captain Steve Stricker on the home side's 19-9 win at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Ian Poulter defends Padraig Harrington after record defeat

Rory McIlroy is consoled by teammate Shane Lowry as Europe crash to defeat in the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Ryder Cup 2021: Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears - 'I should have done more'

European captain Padraig Harrington waves to the crowd on the first tee during the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Still too early to call Padraig Harrington's captaincy

Dustin Johnson celebrates on the 12th green during Friday afternoon fourballs at Whistling Straits. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europe off to worst start against US since 1975

The 43rd edition of the Ryder Cup Trophy is taking place at Whistling Straits in Wisconson. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Channel and TV start times for 2021 Ryder Cup

Padraig Harrington and his European players before the opening ceremony for the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021 team: What are the pairings for opening session at Whistling Stra...

The Ryder Cup trophy perched on the first tee during practice rounds prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

US Ryder Cup team has the figures but Europe has heart and soul

Matt Fitzpatrick gets a playful hug from Bernd Wiesberger as Ian Poulter looks on during a practice round prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Matt Fitzpatrick leaves 'Hazeltine hell' in the past

Padraig Harrington smiles as he talks to the media about his tattoo vow prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Padraig Harrington vows to get tattoo if Europe win

Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari during the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Tommy Fleetwood ready to move on from 'Moliwood'

The European bags for this week's Ryder Cup carry an individual player number for the first time in the event's history. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup: Here's all 164 golfers who have represented Europe since 1927

Padraig Harrington holds the Ryder Cup during a team photo prior to the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Covid contingency in place at Whistling Straits

Sergio Garcia speaks to the media ahead of his 10th Ryder Cup appearance at Whistling Straits. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europeans urged to 'make number count' in powerful video

Team USA captain Steve Stricker and Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington answer questions at a Ryder Cup press conference at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Picture: AP Photo/Morry Gash.

Ryder Cup 2021: Steve Stricker says Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau feud is non ...

Martin Kaymer and caddie Craig Connelly during the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Europe thrive on 'wee tour' mentality says Craig Connelly

Shane Lowry, Bernd Wiesberger, Tommy Fleetwood, captain Padraig Harrington, Tyrrell Hatton and Lee Westwood of Team Europe walk to the gate with the Ryder Cup trophy before departing Heathrow Airport ahead of the 43rd Ryder Cup. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Shane Lowry on 'incredible' journey from fan to player

Graeme McDowell and Padraig Harrington celebrate following Europe's victory in the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. Picture: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Graeme McDowell hails 'cerebral' captain Padraig Harrington

Ian Poulter and Justin Rose celebrate during the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Rose will be hurting over Ryder Cup snub, says Poulter

Sergio Garcia chats with Luke Donald, left, and Lee Westwood during the 2010 Ryder Cup in Wales. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Sergio Garcia back in 'good place' thanks to crucial break

Billy Horschel after his weekend win in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

BMW PGA champion Billy Horschel to tee up in Dunhill Links

Henrik Stenson celebrates with fans after helping Europe win the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Henrik Stenson named as final European vice captain

Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry during this year's Open at Royal St George’s. Picture: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup 2021: Padraig Harrington not 'biased' towards pick Shane Lowry

Bernd Wiesberger and caddie Jamie Lane walk down the 18th hole during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Why Bernd Wiesberger is Bob MacIntyre's Ryder Cup role model

Team Europe Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington pictured with his completed team for the match at Whistling Straits. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ryder Cup: Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry and Ian Poulter get European picks

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