Padraig Harrington Wins Second British Open, Dashing Greg Norman's Shot at Record

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Padraig Harrington Wins Second British Open, Dashing Greg Norman's Shot at Record

Sunday , July 20, 2008

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SOUTHPORT, England —
Padraig Harrington has won his second straight British Open, overtaking 53-year-old Greg Norman and fending off Ian Poulter.

Harrington, who beat Sergio Garcia in a playoff last year, shot a 1-under 69 on a blustery Sunday at Royal Birkdale. He won by four strokes with a 3-over 283 total. The Irishman wrapped up the claret jug with an eagle at the next-to-last hole.

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Poulter of England also shot 69 to finish second at 287.

Norman was trying to become the oldest major champion in golf history, starting the final round with a two-stroke lead. The Aussie struggled to a 77 and finished six strokes behind Harrington. He tied for third with Henrik Stenson.

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