A determined looking Pádraig Harrington rips a drive in practice. Picture via OneAsia.asiaPrayad Marksaeng celebrated the first victory by a home player in the Thailand Open for nine years by jumping into a lake. Pádraig Harrington needs to remain true to his leap of faith with his putting.
Padraig Harrington crosses a bridge during his third round at the Thailand Open in Bangkok. Padraig Harrington’s hopes of a first tournament win for more than two years ended when he carded a three over 75 in the third round of the Thailand Open to slip 11 shots off the pace.
Pádraig Harrington appears to be gaining in confidence on the greens. Picture via OneAsia.asiaPadraig Harrington continues to experiment with his glasses in a bid to find his putting touch but still has both eyes firmly fixed on a special St Patrick’s Day celebration in Bangkok on Sunday.
A pensive Paul McGinley crosses a bridge during Thursday’s first round. Picture via OneAsia.asiaEuropean Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley was forced to retire with a recurrence of a back injury after just six holes of the second round in the Thailand Open.
Padraig Harrington in action in Bangkok on Thursday. Picture via Onesaia.asiaPadraig Harrington was left to lament a late double bogey as Japan’s Koumei Oda took a one-shot lead after the opening round of the $1 million Thailand Open in Bangkok.
Paul McGinley will be concentrating on his playing career rather than the Ryder Cup for the next six weeks. Picture via OneAsia.asiaNewly appointed Europe captain Paul McGinley is going to “park” his Ryder Cup responsibilities for the next six weeks and concentrate on his own golf game, starting with today’s OneAsia’s season-opening Thailand Open.
Padraig Harrington works in his putting under the watchful eye of mental coach Dr Bob Rotella in Miami last week. Picture Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ieA 24-hour trip to Asia wouldn’t normally fill Padraig Harrington with excitement but the Dubliner touched down in Bangkok this morning feeling more enthusiastic about his putting than he has for five years.