Irish Open

Harrington on course to end 25 year Irish Open drought

Padraig Harrington remained on course to end a 25 year wait for a home success in the Irish Open after moving three shots ahead field at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.

Harrington One Clear at Adare Manor

Padraig Harrington defied strong, gusting winds to card a superb four under par 68 and take the lead at the halfway stage of the Irish Open at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.

Harrington takes Irish Open Lead

Reuters - Padraig Harrington overcame strong winds and the pressure of being the home favourite to take the early second round lead in the Irish Open.

The Wait is over as Harrington Wins Irish Open

Reuters - Padraig Harrington won a sudden-death play-off against Welshman Bradley Dredge to end the 25 year wait for a home winner of the Irish Open at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.Harrington made a par at the first extra hole to dispose of Dredge, when both finished on five

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Four-way tie at Adare Manor

Simon Dyson leapt out of the frying pan and into the firing line, shooting an opening 68 to lie in a four way tie for the lead after the first round of the Irish Open at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort in County Limerick.

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Harrington heads the home challenge in the Irish Open

Padraig Harrington, who realised a lifelong ambition when he became European Number One last November, will spearhead the home challenge in this week’s Irish Open at Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort.

Hanson Masters Adare Manor for early Irish Open lead

Reuters - Swede Peter Hanson mastered a tough Adare Manor course to hold an early one-shot lead in the Irish Open first round, defying tight fairways and clinging rough to produce a flawless 68.Hanson defied tight fairways and clinging rough to produce a faultless four under 68. South African James

Course Information

CourseOpened - 1995Course Designer - Robert Trent JonesSpecial Features - The river is a key factor on the 15th and 18th which requires a long second over the river if going for the green.General Playability - At over 7400 yards this will be a stern test especially with any wind.Undulating/