Harrington eyes Grand Slam win
by Brian Murphy, 13 October 2008
Padraig Harrington says he has ‘unfinished business’ to attend to this year at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf following his play-off defeat to Angel Cabrera last year.
The Dubliner lines out alongside Retief Goosen, Trevor Immelman and Jim Furyk at the lucrative event at the event at the Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda on Tuesday.
Harrington qualified for the event again this year after completing stunning back-to-back Open wins, while his US PGA success cemented his place as one of the very best modern day players.
And the Irishman insists he is hungry for more success this year, especially after his disappointing showing at the Ryder Cup, with a win in Bermuda likely to round off a pleasing year.
“There’s a little bit of unfinished business after last year,” said Harrington. “When you’re a shot ahead playing the last and you’re within 12 feet for an eagle you expect to win. All credit to Angel last year, but I felt there was something to come back for – I want to go one better this year.
“I’m going to be trying very hard to win. It’s a good event and there is a relaxed atmosphere about it and I want to win. The Mid Ocean Club course is tricky in places – you can rack up a number out there. But there’s also plenty of opportunities for birdies.
“It’s an exciting course with lots of challenges which makes it very interesting. It is tougher if the wind blows but that’s great for me. I’m comfortable in the wind so I’d say it’ll be to my advantage if the wind blows.”