Well done Padraig!

Congratulations to Padraig Harrington for being the first European to defend his Open Title in 102 years. I really thought the wobble on the front nine was going to end his challenge, especially with Ian Poulter on a charge. I was too nervous to watch so I went for a bike ride. I got back in time to see his eagle on the 17th (what about that approach shot!!). To win one Open is a fantastic achievement but to win 2 in a row surely will put him up with the greats of European and World golf (apart from Tiger and Jack of course). Hopefully the majority of Sports Journalists will avoid mentioning the “luck of the Irish” tomorrow and give him the accolades he quite rightfully deserves.