Padraig Harrington wins the Honda Classic
Padraig Harrington has won the Honda Classic in Florida this afternoon - his first win on the PGA Tour since 2008.
Harrington was in the lead after 15 holes but a double bogey on the 17th hole meant he had to birdie a 15-foot putt at the 18th to force a play-off with Daniel Berger.
Harrinagton won the day on the second play-off hole after Berger put his drive in the water.
The win comes with a million dollar prize pot and also qualifies the Irish golfer for the US Masters.
Golf fans reacted with delight to Harrington’s first win in almost 7 years.
@No1shaygiven: Congrats to @padraig_h on winning the Honda Classic . He's back !! ⛳️🍀
— Shay Given (@No1shaygiven) March 2, 2015
A nice dessert for a great weekend of Irish sport. Well done Harrington!
— Des Bishop 毕瀚生 (@Desbishop) March 2, 2015
Chuffed to see Padraig Harrington winning again. Lovely fella!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 2, 2015
Paddy H you legend.
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) March 2, 2015
Congratulations to Padraig Harrington winning his #playoff at the #HondaClassic. Third green win this weekend..our turn next? #BackingGreen
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) March 2, 2015
