Honda Classic 2015: Analyzing Top Storylines from Tough Test at PGA National

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Published: March 2, 2015

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Padraig Harrington won for the first time on the PGA Tour since 2008 on Monday at the Honda Classic, besting unheralded youngster Daniel Berger in a playoff to claim victory at PGA National.



For a golfer who has three major championships on his resume, Harrington has taken quite the tumble in recent years. Self-admitted yips with the putter and perhaps too much tinkering to his game saw Harrington plummet in the world rankings.

All of the hard work and perseverance paid off for Harrington, who showed signs of returning to form by winning in Asia this last December—his first tournament triumph of any kind since 2010.



While Harrington will deservedly garner a lot of headlines given his decorated career and recent resurgence, below is a closer look at Harrington and other storylines that emanated from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

 

Padraig Personified



A plodding, precise performance was only fitting for Harrington.

Perhaps no one grinds more over every shot than Harrington has at the apex of his career, but that laser-precise focus—during which he's been known to rarely so much as bat an eye—has been lacking as of late.

No one could doubt the Irishman's work ethic, though. The following tweet from Golf.com's Eamon Lynch captures the essence of Harrington as a golfer perfectly:



Harrington was back on his prime grind on Monday when scoring was most challenging. A water-bound ball at the par-three 17th hole led to a double bogey, as Berger sat in the clubhouse, watching as the leaders all stumbled down the stretch.

Even Harrington wasn't so sure he'd manage to battle back:



The rookie Berger would be denied an early trip to the winner's circle, though.

Harrington's wedge shot, which settled about 15 feet from the cup on the par-five...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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