Padraig Harrington becomes fifth to win open and older open titles; Rory McIlroy in attendance

Berkshire, England – Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he did not notice the leader or see Rory McIlroy Walking in the gallery on Sunday On the OPS hand Senior Open. He closed with 3-mank 67 to win his second older major year.

He looked at the two shot, Harrington Jeried an eagle on the first hole in the old course on Sunčanydale and no one approached, the rest of the way as he became his fifth player with an older open and open title.

He won three shots over Thomas Fine (67) and Justin Leonard (68).

“I’m thrilled to win, but I’m very pleased that I won the older open with my two,” Harrington said. “The fact that only five people have ever done is quite special. I am pretty proud to have managed to survive in the game so long.”

He joined Darren Clarke, Tom Watson, Gary to the player and Bob Charles as players who won the open and higher version.

McIlroy went a little on a course in London, although it wasn’t much exhibition. Harrington took control late in the third round and never gave anyone a lot of chance.

Bjorn concluded that it was obtained within two shots, but it ended up with Bogey 16. years.

“The only time I saw the leading plate was 18,” Harrington said, who said he asked his Caddy for update 17. holes. “He was fully focused on what I do.

Irish was surprised when he heard McIlroy, who builds a home in London, was in Sunningdale for the final round.

“I didn’t see him. Was he there?” Harrington said. “I had a head all day. I’ve never seen anyone. I had no idea.”

Harrington now has 11 titles on PGA Tour Champions, and he won several times each of the last four seasons. He won the American older open last month on Broadmoor. And he almost won the Senior PGA championship at the Congress until the late two swing was given by Angel Cabrera.