Images from the Irish Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club’s Dunluce Links in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Images from the Irish Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club’s Dunluce Links in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Jamie Donaldson of Wales celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Jamie Donaldson of Wales holes a birdie putt at the 18th hole to secure his first European Tour win during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Jamie Donaldson of Wales holds the trophy after his first European Tour win during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Jamie Donaldson of Wales celebrates after winning the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Jamie Donaldson of Wales holds the trophy after his first European Tour win pictured here with the Emirates Airlines staff during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the first hole during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Ross Fisher of England just misses for a birdie at the par 3, 11th hole during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Michael Bannon of Northern Ireland Rory McIlroy’s coach during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the Final Round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Mark Foster of England hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the Final Round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Jamie Donaldson of Wales plays his second shot at the 17th hole to secure his first European Tour win during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the Final Round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: David Drysdale of Scotland just misses a birdie putt at the 18th hole during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Estanislao Goya of Argentina plays his third shot at the 18th hole during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Mikael Lundberg of Sweden plays his second shot at the 18th hole during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Miko Illonen of Finland putting on the 18th green during the final round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Fabrizio Zanotti of Paraguay hits his third shot on the 2nd hole during the Final Round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 01: Simon Dyson of England looks on after he hits his tee shot on the 3rd hole during the Final Round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 1, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Padraig Harrington of Ireland leaves the tee at the first hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Umbrellas are the order of the day during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot at the second hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Lorenzo Gagli of Italy lines up a putt from the back of the green at the first hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Mark Foster of England plays his second shot at the first hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Padraig Harrington of Ireland prepares to play his second shot with his caddie Ronan Flood at the first hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot at the first hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot at the first hole during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 30: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland during the third round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 30, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland tees off at the 5th hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Massed umbrellas as the huge Irish galleries brave the weather during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Rory McIlory of Northern Ireland plays his third shot at the 17th hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Paul McGinley of Ireland just misses with a birdie putt on the par 4, fifth hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Francesco Molinari of Italy tees off at the 5th hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Rory McIlory of Northern Ireland lines up a putt at the first hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Gary Orr (R) of Scotland speaks to the media after his round on Day Two of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his tee shot on the par 4, first hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his second shot on the par 4, first hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during Day Two of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Rory McIlory of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot on the par 5, second hole during the second round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Mikko Ilonen of FInland signals after he hits his second shot on the 7th hole during Day Two of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 29: Lorenzo Gagli of Italy hides from the rain after he hits his second shot on the 7th hole during Day Two of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 29, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Caroline Wozniaki of Denmark the tennis player and girlfriend of Rory McIlroy watching her boyfirend from the crowd during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot at the par 4, fourth hole during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Caroline Wozniaki of Denmark the tennis player and girlfriend of Rory McIlroy watching her boyfirend from the crowd with Rosie McIlroy his mother during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot at the par 4, 1st hole watched by Martin McGuiness the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, and Peter Robinson The First Minister of Northern Ireland during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland speaks to the fans during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Keegan bradley of the United States lines up a putt at the par 5 second hole during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: fans in wigs watch the action during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: A large vocal crowd watch as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: John Daly of the USA plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Padraig Harrington of Ireland follows his second shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Mark Foster of England points after he hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Mark Murphy of Ireland his tee shot on the 10th hole during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Massed umbrellas in use during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland tees off on the 1st tee during the first round of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Mark Murphy of Ireland putts on the 7th green during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 28: Fans holding umberllas hide from the rain during Day One of the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 28, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Bill Murray of the United States the American moviestar in action with his caddie Keri Smyth of Portrush and Northern Ireland during the pro-am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland with his sons Tyrone Clarke (l) and Conor Clarke (r) on the 1st tee during the pro-am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media prior to the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Keegan Bradley of the USA during the pro-am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: American Actors, Billy Murray (L) and his brother Joel Murray walk off the 2nd hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: American Actor, Billy Murray waits for his putt on the 2nd hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland talking to the media during the pro-am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Michael Hoey of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Simon Dyson of England hits his second shot on the 4th hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Peter Lawrie of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the 5th hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Ross Fisher of England hits his tee shot on the 5th hole during the Pro Am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 27: Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland during the pro-am for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 27, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Padraig Harrington of Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland chipping under the watchful eye of coach Pete Cowen of England during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Padraig Harrington of Ireland in action during practice watched by his caddie Ronan Flood of Ireland for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Keegan Bradley of the United States during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Padraig Harrington of Ireland talking with his manager Adrian Mitchell of England and IMG during practice watched by his caddie Ronan Flood of Ireland for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Padraig Harrington of Ireland speaking during his media interview for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Simon Dyson of England the 2011 Irish Open Champion in his media interview during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Keegan Bradley of the United States during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Padraig Harrington of Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 26: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for the 2012 Irish Open held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on June 26, 2012 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)