Harrington needs break
Open champion Padraig Harrington has pulled out of next week’s Seve Trophy in Ireland because of fatigue.
Harrington, who has previously stated he plays too much but finds it difficult to manage his schedule, was the top-ranked player in the event in which Britain and Ireland play a side from continental Europe.
“I’m afraid that I have been forced to withdraw from The Seve Trophy because of fatigue and injuries relating to this condition,” said Harrington, ahead of the September 27-30 match play tournament at The Heritage in Killenard.
“In view of this, I have been advised by my trainer and physio to take a two-week break from tournament golf immediately.
“This is a decision I have not taken lightly, as I don’t want to let down the GB and Ireland team and, most importantly, the Irish golf fans.
“I wish the team the best of luck.”
England’s Ian Poulter would have been the next in line from the world rankings list to take Harrington’s place but he is getting married that week.
Therefore Welshman Bradley Dredge now qualifies via his world ranking which means his spot on the European points list goes to Nick Dougherty, who initially missed out on the final spot at the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Cologne yesterday.
