Europe captain preparing for Dubai Desert ClassicHarrington also hopes for ‘big party’ if fans at Ryder CupPadraig Harrington knows all about the introduction of a son to the sporting world. Patrick, then three and a half, asked if ladybirds could be placed in the Claret Jug after daddy won the Open in 2007.
Harrington was in the field as Tiger Woods played alongside his son, Charlie, at December’s PNC Championship. To some, Woods was needlessly exposing his 11-year-old to the spotlight. Harrington, though, looked on with admiration. “I just think Charlie was happy,” Harrington said. “He was happy doing what he wanted to do. I don’t believe for a second that there was anything but sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm.