The consecutive winner of The Open Championship in 2007 and 2008, Padraig Harrington is a legend of the sport. Respected by most of the golf fraternity, Harrington is considered a stalwart of the sport. His hard work and determination on the course have won him many fans across the globe.
Harrington is known for tackling difficult challenges with unique strategies to reach his goals. His approach towards the game is often inspiring for many young proteges who face difficulties during their rookie years. And when you’re playing against the wind, like he often is, you have to make sure that you carry the right tools. So let’s take a look at what Harrington has carried in his golf bag for the 2024 Simmons Bank Championship.
Padraig Harrington’s arsenal
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With nearly 30 years of experience as a pro, there’s no doubt that Padraig Harrington knows what best suits his play style. When he is teeing off, he requests his caddie to get him the Titleist TSR3 Driver 9. The $599.00 club is well worth its price as it provides a perfect mix of precision and speed that allows pros to pierce through the air and hit the fairway accurately. The club is paired with the Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shaft worth $450 which ensures a sturdy grip at every stroke. On approaching the fairway, Harrington has the option to pick two different kinds of woods. He can get the Taylormade Stealth 15 Fairway Wood with either a 3W club with a 15º loft or a 5W club with an 18º loft. Both the clubs come at a price of $229.99 from the official brand store. The brand has labeled the driver series as a ‘cheat code’ to hit the green and still looks like a premium piece in anyone’s golf bag.
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When it comes to irons, Padraig Harrington is particularly picky. Fans have known him for his precision close-range hits as he is a master of the short distance. Hence, his choice of irons is something everyone keeps an eye on. His golf bag consists of two different types of irons. He has a Wilson Staff Driving Iron with a 4I club and 24º loft. This deadly combination can be purchased for $249.99 and is the perfect piece for pros who look for accuracy and reliability. The next iron in Harrington’s bag is a set of the Wilson Staff CB Irons 5I – PW. This beautiful and sleek piece comes at a price of $1,149.99/each iron. It’s worth noting that a CB Iron is often only used by some of the most skilled golfers in the world. Its hollowed-out cavity is often more forgiving than blade irons, allowing the pros to take much riskier shots comfortably.
These are all the clubs Harrington uses as he gets closer to the green. But what does he carry for when he is finishing? Let’s find out!
A step closer to the next hole
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Padraig Harrington carries a wide variety of wedges that help him get the job done. He entrusts the Wilson brand once again for picking his Staff Wedges. Harrington’s caddie offers him the choice of 52º with 08 bounce, 58º with 06 bounce, and 64º with 10 bounce of Wilson Staff Wedges. The variety of wedges indicates that Harrington likes to get creative when he is putt (pun-intended) under pressure. The three clubs can be purchased for $99.98-$149 from various online stores. The final club in his bag is the Odyssey Golf White Hot OG 2-Ball Putter with an Odyssey Stroke Lab shaft and SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0 grip. The staff and the shaft alone costs $199.99 and when you pair it with Harrington’s choice of shaft and grip the price goes up to a total of $279.99. Despite the hefty price, the putter is perfect for precision stroke hitters who often possess better judgment on course. All these clubs are used to hit one brand of ball, the Titleist Pro V1 Golf Ball. A pack of these golf balls costs about $55 on the Titleist official website.
With such an impressive armory at his disposal, there’s no doubt why Padraig Harrington is at the top of the leaderboard going into the final round of the 2024 Simmons Bank Championship. But do you think he will be able to capture the title this time around? Place your bets in the comments section before the eventual result.
