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The British OpenJuly 19-22 | Carnoustie Golf Links, Carnoustie, Scotland
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This was Padraig Harrington's first major victory.

Glass half full played glass half empty at the British Open on Sunday, and the positive thinker won. Padraig Harrington recovered from a closing double bogey to defeat Sergio Garcia in a playoff at Carnoustie. He is the first European to win a major since 1999.Go to Article

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