Pádraig Harrington

Professional golfer

Irish Dublin, Ireland

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional golfer
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth31/08/1971
Age54 years
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePádraig Peter Harrington
Known ForWinning three major championships in golf, including The Open Championship twice and the PGA Championship in 2008

Physical Stats & More

Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeDublin Business College
QualificationAccountancy degree

Personal Life

Turned Pro1995
SpouseCaroline
Children
  • Patrick
  • Ciaran

Relationships & More

Married to Caroline since 1997

Family

Parents
  • Patrick Harrington
  • Breda Harrington
SiblingsYoungest of five sons

Career

Professional Debut1995
First Professional Win1996 Spanish Open
Major ChampionshipsThe Open Championship (2007, 2008); PGA Championship (2008)
Notable Achievements
  • Won the European Tour Order of Merit in 2006
  • Won the Irish Open in 2007
  • Became the first Irishman from the Republic of Ireland to win a major championship
  • Won back-to-back Open Championships in 2007 and 2008
  • Won the PGA Championship in 2008, becoming the first European to win back-to-back major championships
  • Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024
  • Served as European Ryder Cup vice-captain in 2014, 2016, and 2018
  • Played in six consecutive Ryder Cup teams between 1999 and 2010
  • Won the World Cup for Ireland with Paul McGinley in 1997
  • Served as European Ryder Cup captain in 2021
  • Reached 500 events on the DP World Tour in 2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began golfing with his family at age five.
2. Represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup three times as an amateur.
3. Turned professional at the relatively late age of 24.
4. Won his ninth professional start at the 1996 Spanish Open.
5. Served as European Ryder Cup captain in 2020.
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