Padraig Harrington wins first PGA Tour event; The Honda Classic
Monday, March 14, 2005
The Irish golfer Padraig Harrington has won his first PGA Tour event, the Honda Classic at Palm Beach, Florida.
At age 33, the Irishman defeated the world's second-ranked Vijay Singh in a playoff on Sunday to claim his first win on the PGA Tour. Harrington had 11 birdies in the final round alone, putting him 9 under par, enough to secure the playoff against the Fijian.
In addition to winning the $990,000 top prize, Harrington became the first Irishman ever to win a PGA Tour event.
Sources
- "Harrington claims first PGA Tour victory" — RTE News, March 14, 2005
- "Payback time for perennial bridesmaid Harrington" — Reuters, March 14, 2005
- "Luck of Irish pays for Harrington" — The News Review, March 14, 2005
- "Harrington earns first PGA crown" — BBC News, March 13, 2005
- "Harrington Sinks Singh in classic finish" — Sky News, March 14, 2005
- John Bush. "Harrington equals career best round" — PGA Tour.com, March 13, 2005
- Marvin Collins. "Ogilvy and Wetterich share pole position in Honda Classic" — The Scotsman, March 14, 2005
- "Harrington seals victory at the death to take first title in US" — Times Online, March 14, 2005