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Team Harrington fills vital support roles for golf hero

August 12th, 2008 | Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington is now on Tiger’s tail and that’s because of the appliance of science.

In 12 years as a Tour pro, Harrington has shown an insatiable desire to improve year on year. Every time he decided something was lacking, Harrington sought out a specialist in that area and then his renowned work ethic kicked in.

Now, thanks to his team of experts, he displays physical, mental and technical skills that mean the sky is the limit for his golfing future.

So who are the members of Team Harrington, and what part did they play in his stunning victories in the Open and the US PGA Championships?

Bob Torrance: The coach Torrance, now 75, has overseen the development of his player’s technique to the point where Harrington is now the biggest rival to Tiger Woods’ golfing supremacy. Torrance loves golfers who are prepared to work long hours to chase perfection, and in Harrington he found a soulmate.

“You’ll never achieve perfection, but you’ve got to keep trying to get it,” says Torrance.

They have been together since 1997.

Ronan Flood: Already a good friend and a scratch golfer before he took on the job of carrying the bag in 2004, Flood is now Harrington’s brother-in-law, and has played a key role in helping the player maintain his equilibrium in the white heat of Carnoustie, Royal Birkdale, and Oakland Hills.

Dr Bob Rotella: An internationally-renowned Sports Psychologist whose brand of mind mastery in relation to golf developed Harrington’s already formidable mental prowess from 2002 onwards.

Dr Paul Hurrion: A leading international Biomechanist, he has specialised in developing research and analysis of putting. He uses hi-tech cameras and computer software to assist golfers in learning the ultimate techniques in relation to putting.

Dr Liam Hennessy: An expert in Sports Physiology. Apart from the years of developing the blend of strength, stamina and suppleness in Harrington’s body, he has designed programmes to guard against injury and optimise the player’s food and drink intake on and off the course. He paid his way big time at Oakland Hills when he spotted that Harrington wasn’t taking enough fluids on board during the first two rounds. Once the hydration problem was sorted out, Harrington’s focus improved dramatically.

Adrian Mitchell: Has been Harrington’s manager since the golfer signed to the International Management Group in 1995. Business has been good for both parties as Harrington’s earnings soar in excess of €30m.

Dr Dale Richardson: A doctor of chiropractic medicine, Richardson was crucial to keeping Harrington going despite a neck disc problem at Carnoustie and a wrist injury at Birkdale.

Family: Wife Caroline has been invaluable to Padraig’s success, and sons Paddy and Ciaran are a great source of delight to the Champion. His mother Breda and the other members of the Harrington, Gregan and Flood clans are an integral element of Harrington’s support base.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/

Team Harrington fills vital support roles for golf hero

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