Thank you mr. harrington

My parents have always been into golf so when I was younger I used to get caught up in the excitement of the big tournaments especialy the rider cup. Payne Stewart was one of my favourites because my dad had told me how he used to always wear the colours of an American football team at each competition. His sudden demise in a plane crash was a shock to everyone.

My other favourite golfer has had somewhat better luck. Back in the late nineties I worked as an intern for a life assurance company that also sponsored Padraig Harrington. When he first qualified for the ryder cup team in '99 the company gave everyone free lunch and a glass of champagne. Ever since then i've always get an eye on his scores and put a few quid on him in the majors.

On Sunday Padraig did himself proud beating Sergio Garcia in a playoff to win The Open. More importantly my £20 each way bet on him netted me 540 quid which will go towards our ever growing deposit for a new house.

Thanks Padraig.