Glee 'n' sympathy

Harrington claims British Open again; 'sorry' for Norman SOUTHPORT, England – By doing what major championship winners do best, Padraig Harrington of Ireland won the 137th British Open at Royal Birkdale by four strokes yesterday, defending the Open title he won in a playoff last year at Carnoustie. He faltered but did not fall, stared down defeat without blinking, overcame his own mistakes, ignored an aching right wrist, and outlasted his opponents. Padraig Harrington kept Greg Norman, 53, from becoming the oldest major championship winner. In the process, he validated his place in golf history, shooting a final-round 69 for a total of 3-over-par 283 to become the first European in more than 100 years to successfully defend the Open title. Playing the final six holes in 4-under par, with an eagle at the 17th hole, he rendered... [read full story]