Padraig Harrington.....2015 Honda Classic Champion

paulie21 · 08-10-2015 4:06pm

-5 through 15. 2 off lead

PARlance · 08-10-2015 5:03pm

Great interview, cheers for sharing Mr. P, looking forward to the Lowry one coming up in a few weeks!

Speak Now · 09-10-2015 8:51am

Dreadful start today, 3 shots gone in 4 holes.

AGC · 09-10-2015 9:14am

He got 1 back

markthespark77 · 09-10-2015 9:31am

super par save on 16 after being in the tree's, great putt..

AGC · 09-10-2015 9:59am

Another 1 back

Speak Now · 09-10-2015 10:02am

Good recovery to turn in +1.

Rikand · 09-10-2015 12:49pm

A cut made. Good for him.

Dan Chipowski · 10-10-2015 5:05pm

A cut made, but no progression today and another finish in the lower echelons of the field beckons.

Two double bogeys today really hurt, especially in such a compact field.

Montgolfier · 10-10-2015 5:06pm

Master class from Harrington was good

abff · 10-10-2015 5:45pm

Not a great day at the office, but fair dues to him for covering the last four holes in minus three after such an awful round for the first fourteen holes. Be nice to see him shoot 65 or 66 tomorrow.

Danny dyers double · 10-10-2015 7:45pm

Montgolfier wrote: »

Master class from Harrington was good

watched this myself and as a high hc player found it quite interesting. I'd struggle with bunker play because I never really knew how to play from them , it was always swing and hope I got out of sand . But Harrington explained it very well and the putting all weigh on front leg is something I can practice from now on.

Speak Now · 11-10-2015 6:29pm

Real mixed bag this week, had 20 birdies which was actually 3 more than Lowry who came second. 3 doubles over the weekend killed any momentum.

pistol_75 · 15-10-2015 3:20pm

+1 through 9 today with 3 birdies :eek: A dreaded treble on the 7th hole.

abff · 15-10-2015 4:43pm

Still +1 after 14. Not playing that badly (apart from the triple bogey) but not having much luck with the putter. Getting a good bit of coverage by Sky Sports. I'm usually one of the first to criticise them for not showing Irish golfers, but they've shown a lot of Padraig today, so fair dues to them.

murphdogg11 · 16-10-2015 9:11am

His playing partners are currently -9 & -5 while Paddy is +1. He is playing these days like a struggling journeyman pro & it must be embarrassing for him. Outside the cut at the moment.

AGC · 16-10-2015 9:56am

murphdogg11 wrote: »

His playing partners are currently -9 & -5 while Paddy is +1. He is playing these days like a struggling journeyman pro & it must be embarrassing for him. Outside the cut at the moment.

Are you for real??

A struggling journeyman pro?

He is also -2 so far and well inside the cut

Synode · 16-10-2015 10:04am

AGC wrote: »

Are you for real??

A struggling journeyman pro?

He is also -2 so far and well inside the cut

Haters gonna hate

murphdogg11 · 16-10-2015 2:54pm

He is currently on the cut mark of -2.

Trampas · 16-10-2015 3:56pm

AGC wrote: »

Are you for real??

A struggling journeyman pro?

He is also -2 so far and well inside the cut

Last 2 years he's got world ranking points in around 12 events. 50+ events

That's a stat of a struggling journeyman.

Apart from the win in the states it's been a pretty mediocre season.

my friend · 17-10-2015 12:10am

P needs to make big changes, the Joyce's/Stokes/Wards/Nevins travel with less family members

Pierce_1991 · 17-10-2015 2:58am

Wouldn't be too worried about Padraig's form. He says himself that he's been striking the ball as well as he has in years at the moment. I don't think he's deluded, that's just golf. Anyone who plays themselves know there's always periods when you feel you're playing well but your scorecard seems to say otherwise. If he can start making a few more putts I think he'll come on a bit over the next few months.

Speak Now · 29-10-2015 7:18am

PGA tour in Malaysia this week, decent start for Padraig. -4 for tied 16th although -10 leads already!

FixdePitchmark · 29-10-2015 9:48am

What is story with that injury ?

Good start - but again , he is never going to feature in events with -10 at lead day 1.

Speak Now · 29-10-2015 10:04am

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

What is story with that injury ?

Good start - but again , he is never going to feature in events with -10 at lead day 1.

This is his last event of 2015 so an early winter break to get it sorted no doubt.

FixdePitchmark · 29-10-2015 10:09am

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

This is his last event of 2015 so an early winter break to get it sorted no doubt.

So not easy to play with any issue with body. Even for us.
so we should just give the mid 40 injured , 3 time major winner and winner this year a break.

mrkiscool2 · 29-10-2015 10:15am

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

So not easy to play with any issue with body. Even for us.
so we should just give the mid 40 injured , 3 time major winner and winner this year a break.

He's -4 and in the top 20 while carrying an injury. What do you expect of the man, miracles? -40 isn't going to win this event, sometimes everything goes your way and you get a freak round like that. It's not a sign he is miles behind, it's just a sign someone had a great day.

Speak Now · 30-10-2015 8:20am

Only shot level par today to drop to t45, needed to shoot -4 to hold his position. 5 birdies again but unfortunately has a quadruple bogey on his second hole so was fighting to recover for the day.

vienne86 · 30-10-2015 9:38am

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

Only shot level par today to drop to t45, needed to shoot -4 to hold his position. 5 birdies again but unfortunately has a quadruple bogey on his second hole so was fighting to recover for the day.

That quadruple bogey is sickening - otherwise it would have been a decent round. It seems a long time since he had a blow out like that.

HB2002 · 30-10-2015 9:43am

vienne86 wrote: »

That quadruple bogey is sickening - otherwise it would have been a decent round. It seems a long time since he had a blow out like that.

Unfortunately not..... he's always likely to throw in a double or triple or worse.
If you look back at the last couple of tournaments they're what have killed him.

His bad holes seem to be worse than the others.....:(

FixdePitchmark · 30-10-2015 10:07am

mrkiscool2 wrote: »

He's -4 and in the top 20 while carrying an injury. What do you expect of the man, miracles? -40 isn't going to win this event, sometimes everything goes your way and you get a freak round like that. It's not a sign he is miles behind, it's just a sign someone had a great day.

Nobody said -40 was going to win it.
But clearly it was a very and is a very low scoring event.

Hoof Hearted2 · 30-10-2015 11:17am

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

What is story with that injury ?

Good start - but again , he is never going to feature in events with -10 at lead day 1.

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Nobody said -40 was going to win it.
But clearly it was a very and is a very low scoring event.

Actually they kinda did, you kinda implied it with your comment above.
Also the scoring in this event won't be dissimilar to all the other run of the mill European tour events with the winning score in the low to mid 20 under range.
So shooting 4 under on day one by no way means you are out it.
If it's going to be your week, it's going to be your week and when it is "your week" you will find a way to win.

FixdePitchmark · 30-10-2015 1:12pm

I kinda didn't.

My point is events that are in this -20 range (not 40)
Are not his type of events.

Even in full health will be tougher harder events.

And ironically enough . These are more important events and worth getting worked up about.

I haven't even looked it up . But how often and when does padraig ever get to -20.

Anyway.

I'm waiting for a major next year.
Maybe Open.

Hoof Hearted2 · 30-10-2015 3:04pm

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

I kinda didn't.

My point is events that are in this -20 range (not 40)
Are not his type of events.

Even in full health will be tougher harder events.

And ironically enough . These are more important events and worth getting worked up about.

I haven't even looked it up . But how often and when does padraig ever get to -20.

Anyway.

I'm waiting for a major next year.
Maybe Open.

Ah yeah, ya kinda did (maybe without realising it or meaning to), but you kinda did all the same.
You do realise Padraig is in his mid fourties and it's not expected of any golfer to be continually and regularly competitive at that age and beyond (well maybe on the Champions tour, but not the PGA or European tours), also referring to Padraigs current exploits in the same vain as you would with a young fledging pro is bizarre in the extreme, but hey ho takes all sorts to make the world go around.
There is only sure thing at that age and that is inconsistency, although a player of Padraigs ability and track record may intermittently interrupt that pattern with moments of brilliance (like the Honda classic this year)such is life and what not, can't stop the sands of time etc. etc.

Dan Chipowski · 31-10-2015 7:18am

Four birdies and an eagle today and yet Padraig somehow manages to shoot an over par round.

It's becoming a bit of a trend for him to start events pretty well and then just get steadily worse from there. Hopefully he can put in a strong finish tomorrow, get the injury dealt with and come back refreshed.

vienne86 · 31-10-2015 8:41am

Dan Chipowski wrote: »

Four birdies and an eagle today and yet Padraig somehow manages to shoot an over par round.

It's becoming a bit of a trend for him to start events pretty well and then just get steadily worse from there. Hopefully he can put in a strong finish tomorrow, get the injury dealt with and come back refreshed.

I had to go and look at his card to see how he could have done that! What a crazy looking round - what is the man doing?????

abff · 31-10-2015 12:06pm

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

This is his last event of 2015 so an early winter break to get it sorted no doubt.

Are you sure about that? Will he not be defending his Indonesia Open title?

abff · 01-11-2015 7:13am

Padraig finished with a 70 in tied 56th place on 5 under overall. It could have been a lot worse. He was 3 over after 6 holes, but played the last 12 in 5 under.

vienne86 · 01-11-2015 10:21am

abff wrote: »

Padraig finished with a 70 in tied 56th place on 5 under overall. It could have been a lot worse. He was 3 over after 6 holes, but played the last 12 in 5 under.

This streaky play is not good for my nerves. I'm glad I wasn't watching!

Speak Now · 02-11-2015 10:47am

abff wrote: »

Are you sure about that? Will he not be defending his Indonesia Open title?

He said this was his last event in 2015 so he could have the knee op and time to recuperate.

19 birdies and an eagle and only finish -5 was another poor week unfortunately.

vienne86 · 02-11-2015 11:43am

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

He said this was his last event in 2015 so he could have the knee op and time to recuperate.

19 birdies and an eagle and only finish -5 was another poor week unfortunately.

You're right - I think we'd forgotten about the knee! Hope it goes well for him.

HighLine · 24-11-2015 5:46pm

It could only be Padraig who would be doing "prehab" workouts

Anyone know how long he is due to be out for?

https://twitter.com/padraig_h/status/669207023167406081

Zaph · 24-11-2015 5:47pm

HighLine wrote: »

It could only be Padraig who would be doing "prehab" workouts

No, it's a proper thing. I'm having a knee op shortly and will be doing prehab as well. It speeds up the recovery time after the op.

Tom.D.BJJ · 24-11-2015 7:24pm

Zaph wrote: »

No, it's a proper thing. I'm having a knee op shortly and will be doing prehab as well. It speeds up the recovery time after the op.

Yeah, but what is he actually doing? The safety bars are seriously high

HighLine · 30-11-2015 2:28pm

Good to hear the op went well.... looks like he installed a time machine in his garage.

https://twitter.com/padraig_h/status/671329817439113216

vienne86 · 30-11-2015 5:19pm

HighLine wrote: »

Good to hear the op went well.... looks like he installed a time machine in his garage.

https://twitter.com/padraig_h/status/671329817439113216

Never heard of such a gadget, but great to hear that recovery is going well!

FixdePitchmark · 30-11-2015 9:29pm

HighLine wrote: »

Good to hear the op went well.... looks like he installed a time machine in his garage.

Can I go back to the summer of 2007 please

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HighLine · 30-11-2015 9:58pm

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Can I go back to the summer of 2007 please

Or maybe the end of 2008 just so you can tell him "For the love of jasus, don't change the swing."

FixdePitchmark · 30-11-2015 10:01pm

HighLine wrote: »

Or maybe the end of 2008 just so you can tell him "For the love of jasus, don't change the swing."

Was thinking that too - but that is sort of the unspoken on the golf forum with real golfers here - but ok for talk in a Pub Golf Society

He could also go back in time - and knock on Tiger's bedroom door to ask him to come down for dinner

Speak Now · 01-12-2015 11:05am

Hyundai Tournament of Champions in early January is a nice event for him to kick off the new year. Usually only a field of 30 or so players.

Padraig Harrington.....2015 Honda Classic Champion

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