Hard Work Gets Harrington Back Into Swing

The ScotsmanJuly 13, 2009

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WHEN Sandy Lyle was searching for a more reliable swing in the aftermath of becoming Masters champion in 1988, his compatriot Bernard Gallacher, the three-time European Ryder Cup captain, struck a note of devilment by posting the Scot a copy of Nick Faldo's latest instructional video.

Because his situation is hardly as unsettling, none of Padraig Harrington's fellow Irishmen have yet been mischievous enough to gift the Dubliner a copy of "Play Like Sergio Garcia". While Harrington can laugh at himself as readily as the next champion, there's not much frivolity attached to missing five consecutive cuts on Tour, especially when you're trying to emulate Peter Thomson and collect a third consecutive Open title at Turnberry.

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Hard Work Gets Harrington Back Into Swing

According to Bob Torrance, Harrington got his groove back at Turnberry last week and a return to the straight and narrow at the Irish PGA championship over the European Club this week has undoubtedly boosted the golfer's confidence.

That said, Bob Rotella, the sports psychologist who, along with swing coach Torr...

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