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Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Padraig Harrington's strong self-criticism after squandering major opportunity
Padraig Harrington has put his agonising Senior PGA Championship near-miss down to carelessness and overconfidence. Harrington, who has banked three major titles and a senior major title in a stellar career, was left frustrated with himself after a double-bogey four shots from home allowed Angel Cabrera to steal ahead for the crown at Congressional Country 53-year-old was firmly on course to claim his first victory of the year when he cruised into a two-shot lead with four holes to go on Sunday - calmly sinking a 30-foot birdie putt on 14 despite bird droppings on his putting line. "I wasn't sure how much I could scrape it. I know you can brush it off, but I had to actually scrape it off the green," recalled then he blew it with a double-bogey on 15, a par on the par-five 16th and a three-putt bogey on 18. "I just think the tee shot on 15 was too easy," he said. "I was careless."Cabrera, who relied heavily on the putter on Saturday and Sunday, seized the opportunity to claim his second senior major after his triumph at last week's The Tradition. Harrington had to settle for tied second with Thomas Bjorn, picking up a cheque for $378, lamented his late round mistakes as Cabrera was still finishing his round and he knew where his downfall happened. "I've had a lifelong problem with getting confident and cocky and I did on the 15 tee box," said the Rathmichael golfer of the par-four where he made double-bogey."It was such a simple tee shot, a five wood - a little draw down there - and I just totally didn't get into it enough and then panicked at the last moment and hit a big hook. "It's always plagued me my whole life since I've been a kid. I just get overconfident and just don't...I'd be much better off if I got to the 15th hole and there was water everywhere, I probably would've done a better job."I just sometimes – it follows me around – that I can get overconfident. If I had the ability to do what I say I'd be the best player in the world but unfortunately I don't."I lost a tournament when I was 18 years of age back - the Irish Youth - and I did the exact same thing. Two ahead with three to play and relaxed. I'm much better off with nerves and tension."Harrington went on to compare his meltdown on the 15th to what occurred in The Open in Carnoustie in 2007 when he double-bogeyed the last but still managed to win his first major title by rallying to defeat Sergio Garcia in a playoff."I was just relaxed on 15," he said. "I did it on the 18th tee, 72nd hole at Carnoustie. Couldn't see myself hitting a bad shot - that was the exact same. Stood there so confident, and at the last moment I had a little bit of doubt."When I went to the playoff I was at a two-shot lead playing the fourth playoff hole at Carnoustie. That's all I kept telling myself, walking from the 17th to the 18th, because I'd done it again for the eight-footer for birdie on the third playoff hole. Lost all the intensity."I kept telling myself I could still lose. I'm the only person that has to walk on to the tee and I'm trying to get myself going by saying, 'it's not over'. Whereas I think on 15 (on Sunday) I am relaxed - not that you think it's over, but I just rushed into the shot and it was just that I didn't give it its due respect."If you start off with doubt, when you feel doubt over the ball it doesn't feel so bad. If you start off confident then you feel doubt it's like a blow-up. So, yeah, so I was just too confident. It happens."
The 42
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Pádraig Harrington finishes tied for second at Senior PGA Championship
IRELAND'S PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON fell agonisingly short at the Senior PGA Championship on Sunday. Harrington finished tied for second, one shot behind winner Angel Cabrera at Congressional Country Club in Maryland. Advertisement The Dubliner was on track for victory when he went two shots clear through 14 holes, but a double bogey on the 15th and a bogey on the 18th opened the door for Cabrera. The Argentine capitalised, winning his second senior major in a week after The Tradition in Alabama. You can view the leaderboard here> Cabrera's final round of 69 left him eight-under for the tournament. Harrington shared second place with Thomas Bjorn, signing off with a 68 after rounds of 71, 69 and 73 respectively. It's more Senior PGA Championship disappointment for the three-time Major winner: he lost to Steve Stricker in a play-off two years ago. Darren Clarke, meanwhile, finished in a three-way tie for 11th alongside Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez and YE Yang of South Korea, on three-under overall after a final round of 68.
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Overconfidence hits Harrington as he losses out on Senior PGA Championship title
Padraig Harrington narrowly missed out on the Senior PGA Championship as he finishes one shot behind winner Angel Cabrera at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland. The Dubliner was leading by two shots through 14 put a double bogey on 15, par five on 16 and three-putt bogey on 18 opened the door for Carbrera to finish on eight under and secure his second senior major in a week following his win at The Tradition in Alabama. 53-year-old Harrington finished with a share of second with Thomas Bjorn on seven under par. 'I have a life long problem with getting confident and cocky and I did in the 15th tee box and it was just a simple tee shot, five wood, little draw down there and I just totally didn't get into it enough and then panicked at the last moment and hit a big hook" said Harrington after his final round. "It has always plagued me my whole life since I have been a kid just get over confident.. I would have been much better off if I got to the 15th hole and there was water everywhere I probably would have done a better job. "I just sometimes, it follows me around that I get over confident. If I had the ability to do what I say I'd be the best player in the world but unfortuntely I don't." "I'm disappointed now. It is going to be a lot more disappointing if he doesn't hole that." 'I'm extremely disappointed not to win.' @Padraig_H addresses the media after falling short by one shot at Congressional. @SeniorPGAChamp — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) May 25, 2025 Carbrer had shared the lead with South Africa's Retief Goosen and England's Phillip Archer and Jason Caron/ Caron and Goosen both finished with final rounds of 71 and tied with Stewart Cink for fourth on six under. Archer shot a five over 77 to drop to even par. Darren Clarke finished on three under for the tournament in a three-way tie for 11th beside Miguel Angel Jimenez and YE Yang. "I'm extremely happy after winning two tournaments in a row, and also three tournaments within a year," Cabrera told NBC through a translator. "I'm extremely happy, especially after everything that happened. "I didn't know that it was going to happen this quickly, winning two tournaments in a row, especially with all these great players around this tour. I feel very emotional and proud."
RTÉ News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Senior PGA Championship title slips from Harrington's grasp
Padraig Harrington narrowly missed out on the Senior PGA Championship trophy as he finished one shot behind winner Angel Cabrera. The 53-year-old Dubliner was on track to win the title he lost to Steve Stricker in a play-off two years ago when he went two shots clear through 14 at Congressional Country Club in Maryland. However, a double bogey on 15, par five on 16 and three-putt bogey on 18 opened the door for Argentine Cabrera (55) to finish on eight under and win his second senior major in a week, after his success at The Tradition in Alabama. Three-time major winner Harrington, who won the US Senior Open in 2022, finished in a share of second with Thomas Bjorn on seven under. Cabrera resumed his career this year after spending time in prison between 2021 and 2023 on assault charges, including threatening two of his former girlfriends. The 55-year-old won the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in April before these back-to-back majors. "I'm extremely happy after winning two tournaments in a row, and also three tournaments within a year," Cabrera told NBC through a translator. "I'm extremely happy, especially after everything that happened." "I didn't know that it was going to happen this quickly, winning two tournaments in a row, especially with all these great players around this tour. I feel very emotional and proud." Cabrera had shared the 54-hole lead with South Africa's Retief Goosen, England's Phillip Archer and Jason Caron. Caron and Goosen both shot a final-round 71 and tied Stewart Cink (70) for fourth at 6 under. Archer dropped to even par after shooting a 5-over 77.
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Golf great John Daly has fans worried after latest health update
'I'm like Lazarus: I keep coming back from the dead ... Waking up is a win for me.' John Daly plays a shot on the 17th hole during the continuation of round one on day two of the Insperity Invitational. Getty Images John Daly has never been the picture of health, but fans are increasingly getting worried for the golfer's well-being after he shared a worrying update about his health this week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 59-year-old golfing great has overcome several health challenges over the past few years, including 'emergency' surgery on his hand in January. While he has now gone under the knife 16 times and also battled bladder cancer, Daly is keeping a positive attitude. 'I'm like Lazarus, I keep coming back from the dead,' Daly said. 'Waking up is a win for me.' Golfing great John Daly underwent hand surgery this week. Instagram Despite concerns, he's even doing his best to stay out on the golf course, competing on PGA Tour Champions circuit. He's set to tee off in the tour's first major of the season, next week's The Tradition in Birmingham, Ala. But taking part in the tournament means that he'll be missing out the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, which also runs next week – something that bothers the former champion. Daly, who won the PGA Championship in 1991, said that he doesn't understand why both tours are holding major tournaments on the same weekend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More 'I can go there and miss the cut and get $6,000,' Daly said of the PGA Championship. 'But I'm playing Birmingham. I love Regions. They're a great sponsor. But why are they scheduling Regions the same week as the PGA Championship, where I can see Brooks (Koepka) and all the guys?' According to reports, Regions, which sponsors The Traditions, didn't want to hold the event this weekend because of Mother's Day, while the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional is being held the week after the PGA Championship. Daly isn't expected to contend at The Tradition. After his January hand surgery, he said that his biggest issue remains getting through the ball on three-quarter shots, as well as his putting. Last week at the Insperity Invitational, he shot 27-over par to finish in last place by 11 strokes. He previously won the tournament in 2017 and was runner-up in 2020. Daly has also been keeping busy off the golf course – he's set to appear in Happy Gilmore 2 starring Adam Sandler, which will be released on Netflix this summer. Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Soccer World Canada
