Pádraig Harrington Triumphs at Senior Open, Achieves Historic Double

Pádraig Harrington wrote history by winning the Senior Open, making him one of only five men to win both the Open and Senior Open titles. He finished three strokes ahead of Thomas Bjørn and Justin Leonard. Concurrently, Arjun Atwal led the Indian contingent at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open.

Pádraig Harrington etched his name in the annals of golf history as he clinched the Senior Open title, marking his place among an elite group of players to have won both The Open and Senior Open Championships. Harrington's victory at Sunningdale was marked by a consistent performance, finishing three strokes ahead of runner-up Thomas Bjørn and Justin Leonard.

This achievement follows Harrington's recent win at the U.S. Senior Open, further solidifying his standing as a dominant force in senior golf. Starting the final day with a narrow lead, the 53-year-old Irishman expanded his margin with a series of impressive plays, including an eagle on the first hole. Despite a few challenging moments, Harrington maintained a steady advantage to secure his third Senior Major victory.

The ISPS HANDA Senior Open also witnessed Arjun Atwal emerge as the top Indian performer, finishing in a tie for 24th place. It's a historic moment for Indian golf, as for the first time, three Indian players made the cut at a Major Championship.

(With inputs from agencies.)