Padraig Harrington.....2015 Honda Classic Champion

mickmackey1 wrote: »

Lets face it he has become an absolute laughing stock, its sad really.

Since when did he start using the belly putter?

ForeRight wrote: »

I'd sell my granny if it meant paddy could win a big event this year just to give the two fingers to all the haters in here.

The man is an irish hero.

Personally I'm rooting for him and always will. Don't care what he wears, what clubs he has, what weight he is or how much he is sweating. Don't care what his excuses are for bad showings either as I know behind the scenes he is working his socks off to win again.

Well said! You're not the only one who feels that way about him. There are a lot more fans than haters.

I always find it sad to see people having a go at such a great sporting hero. Begrudgery is alive and well in Ireland.

mickmackey1 wrote: »

To be fair I was referring to his present eccentricities rather than his past glories, which of course put him up there in the ranks of the all-time Irish greats.

But if anything this makes his subsequent implosion all the more baffling, the constant tinkering and tampering (presumably to ape Tiger), the brainwaves, laser/glasses, weight gain silliness, the senseless throwing away of a winning game which could/should have brought him 6-8 majors (while his psychologist laughs his way to the bank).

No denying however, as stated above, he's an all-round good egg; my own missus says if he's ever caught fooling around she'll throw herself out of a window:D

The constant tinkering and tampering is widely misunderstood. PH is on record as saying that the only thing that is constant in his game is constant change! He changed his swing multiple times before his major successes, during his major successes, and after his major successes.

I can understand who some people may think that he stumbled upon a winning formula and then went about needlessly tinkering with it. There may be some small element of truth in that (which he may never admit to). However, for now I'll take what he says at face value and just hope that in the near future he'll stumble upon that winning formula again.

ForeRight wrote: »

I'd sell my granny if it meant paddy could win a big event this year just to give the two fingers to all the haters in here.

I think you are being a little over sensitive. PH has engaged in some pretty funny stuff over the years, and particularly lately. He's fair game for people taking the p1ss a little. It's harmless stuff, it doesnt mean you're not a fan, and certainly shouldn't class you as a hater. I hope PH is not as precious and humourless about himself as you appear to be with regard to him

May be time to stop following this thread so.....

Good start today to rd 2 birdie on 7th ,now t10 . Hope he can push on now !

Reduced to 54 holes so going to a sprint tomorrow with the packed leaderboard. Couple of early birdies so he is tied 3rd just 2 off the lead. Peter Lawrie is on same score.

Play suspended, resumes later tonight at 10pm our time on Sky.

Tied 6th on -9 with six others one of which is Lawrie. Leader on -11.

Would be interesting to know how many putts he's converted from inside 15 feet. A high % would indicate that he may be closer to sorting out his green reading problems.

madds wrote: »

Play suspended, resumes later tonight at 10pm our time on Sky.

Tied 6th on -9 with six others one of which is Lawrie. Leader on -11.

Would be interesting to know how many putts he's converted from inside 15 feet. A high % would indicate that he may be closer to sorting out his green reading problems.

The live coverage starts at 2.30 am, i think the programme at 10pm is just highlights from today.
I'm debating whether to stay up for it or not! It would be fantastic for him to have a good lash at winning it. here's hoping. best of luck to Lawrie also.

Been away from the laptop for a few days and caught up on the posts on this. Surprised to read some of the comments but having watched the highlights today of the second round Harrington was playing superb golf. He hit 16 greens in the second round that was interupted twice. Good to see him play well considering there was no flow to the round. Recently he hasnt been able to put 4 rounds together, im hoping this week being reduced to 54 he will have 3 good rounds and the 4th being missed will be a blessing.

Having said this, his interviews are getting worse and its hard to watch him playing with glasses on. I used to wear glasses myself on the golf course but to see a professional it just doesnt look right and is by no means intimidating for the opponent (in reference to a few pages back there was a post about his ridiculous jumper when he played mcdowell in the matchplay).

Have a cheeky each way double on rickie fowler in the US (currently 6 under) and Harro in Malaysia!! My two favourite golfers on either side of the pond! Cmonnnn Paddy and Rickie!!!!

JohnnyLocke wrote: »

Been away from the laptop for a few days and caught up on the posts on this. Surprised to read some of the comments but having watched the highlights today of the second round Harrington was playing superb golf. He hit 16 greens in the second round that was interupted twice. Good to see him play well considering there was no flow to the round. Recently he hasnt been able to put 4 rounds together, im hoping this week being reduced to 54 he will have 3 good rounds and the 4th being missed will be a blessing.

Having said this, his interviews are getting worse and its hard to watch him playing with glasses on. I used to wear glasses myself on the golf course but to see a professional it just doesnt look right and is by no means intimidating for the opponent (in reference to a few pages back there was a post about his ridiculous jumper when he played mcdowell in the matchplay).

Have a cheeky each way double on rickie fowler in the US (currently 6 under) and Harro in Malaysia!! My two favourite golfers on either side of the pond! Cmonnnn Paddy and Rickie!!!!

Rickie e/w in betting W/O Tiger too.