|
|
Article: Claret Jug stills many of Harrington's doubts British Open Golf
- Article from:
- International Herald Tribune
- Article date:
- July 22, 2008
- Author:
CopyrightProvided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
Christopher Clarey The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
07-22-2008
Claret Jug stills many of Harrington's doubts British Open Golf
Byline: Christopher Clarey The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 3
Section: SPORTS
SOUTHPORT, England --
Sitting rather edgily in the British Open media center, there were constant reminders of what Padraig Harrington has just achieved.
As we typed into Sunday night, the temporary metal support structure overhead groaned, trembled and rattled in the high winds that continued to rock Royal Birkdale long after Harrington had repossessed the Claret Jug that is awarded to the champion.
It felt more like base camp than a press tent, which ...