As the major golf tournaments continue on, the 2008 British Open crowned a not so new winner last week. Padraig Harrington of Ireland walked away with the trophy as repeat winner after claiming the title in 2007. Harrington was the first European to win the title back to back in over 100 years, the last being James Braid from Scotland winning the championship in 1905 and 1906.

Harrington may have taken the title by four strokes over Ian Poulter however up until the back nine on Sunday it was torn who would come out on top. Greg Norman looked very promising going into Sunday leading by two strokes after a great round on Saturday however not too long into the tournament on Sunday it looked as if Norman would be unable to produce a victory with the harsh weather conditions in play. Harrington also started out rough with three bogeys on the front nine however he turned it around on the back nine with an unbelievable run of two birdies and an eagle. Harrington shot a 69 on Sunday to grasp the victory with a score of three over par overall.

Golf season is in full swing with other tournaments such as the Senior British Open and the Canadian Open currently going on and with Tiger out of the playing field the strive for championship titles is sure to be exciting!