Harrington Braves the Pain in the Rain ; Injured Open Champion Starts Defence of His Title

Evening Standard - London › July 17, 2008

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PADRAIG HARRINGTON today defied the pain of an injured wrist to begin his defence of The Open at a rain-lashed Royal Birkdale, writes David Smith.

Harrington's participation was in doubt right up until the last minute after the Dubliner jarred his right wrist on Saturday.

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Harrington Braves the Pain in the Rain ; Injured Open Champion Starts Defence of His Title

But after treatment from his physio Dale Richardson and a cautious warm-up on the practice range overseen by coach Bob Torrance it was a smiling Harr...

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