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HARRINGTON HEADS FIELD FOR HASSAN
II TROPHY AT RABAT, MOROCCO
Padraig Harrington will spearhead a galaxy of superstars when the 35th Hassan II Golf Trophy by Emaar, jointly promoted and organised by Golf in Dubai and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society, gets under way in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, next week (October 24 to 28).
The Dubliner had the Irish eyes smiling when he won The Open in dramatic circumstances, overcoming a six-shot deficit on the final day to beat his Ryder Cup colleague Sergio Garcia in a tense play-off.
Since his first Major Championship success in his 37th attempt, Harrington has become one of the most sought-after players on the international circuit.
"His presence will certainly add status and star value to the Hassan II Golf Trophy and, I am sure, the fans in Morocco will relish the special Irish flavour to the event which will be played at the prestigious Royal Golf Dar Es Salam," commented Mohamed Buamaim, vice-chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAI.
"Since its inauguration in 1971, the Hassan II Trophy has attracted some of the finest players in the game and if you look at the past winners of the tournament, it virtually reads like a Who's Who of Golf: Orville Moody, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Payne Stewart, Nick Price, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie and Sam Torrance. And the list will continue to grow in profile in years to come,” Buamaim said.
"I wish Padraig and all other players in the field the very best and I hope their exploits on the course will inspire the young Arab talent to take to golf which has the potential to become a national passion there."
Harrington, at present ranked No 7 in the world, himself is looking forward to the challenge ahead. "I've got to ensure I don't lose my way after my success at the Open. I know that's the addictive thing about majors — once you win your first, you desperately want another," said Harrington, at present, placed second on the European Tour Order of Merit behind 'Golf in DUBAI' brand ambassador Ernie Els of South Africa.
Often described as "the world's greatest Pro Am, the Hassan II Trophy is the longest-running sports event in the country where nature presents a majestic spectacle.
Last year, Sam Torrance beat Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin in a playoff to win the Hassan II Golf Trophy.
II TROPHY AT RABAT, MOROCCO
Padraig Harrington will spearhead a galaxy of superstars when the 35th Hassan II Golf Trophy by Emaar, jointly promoted and organised by Golf in Dubai and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Society, gets under way in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, next week (October 24 to 28).
The Dubliner had the Irish eyes smiling when he won The Open in dramatic circumstances, overcoming a six-shot deficit on the final day to beat his Ryder Cup colleague Sergio Garcia in a tense play-off.
Since his first Major Championship success in his 37th attempt, Harrington has become one of the most sought-after players on the international circuit.
"His presence will certainly add status and star value to the Hassan II Golf Trophy and, I am sure, the fans in Morocco will relish the special Irish flavour to the event which will be played at the prestigious Royal Golf Dar Es Salam," commented Mohamed Buamaim, vice-chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAI.
"Since its inauguration in 1971, the Hassan II Trophy has attracted some of the finest players in the game and if you look at the past winners of the tournament, it virtually reads like a Who's Who of Golf: Orville Moody, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Payne Stewart, Nick Price, Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie and Sam Torrance. And the list will continue to grow in profile in years to come,” Buamaim said.
"I wish Padraig and all other players in the field the very best and I hope their exploits on the course will inspire the young Arab talent to take to golf which has the potential to become a national passion there."
Harrington, at present ranked No 7 in the world, himself is looking forward to the challenge ahead. "I've got to ensure I don't lose my way after my success at the Open. I know that's the addictive thing about majors — once you win your first, you desperately want another," said Harrington, at present, placed second on the European Tour Order of Merit behind 'Golf in DUBAI' brand ambassador Ernie Els of South Africa.
Often described as "the world's greatest Pro Am, the Hassan II Trophy is the longest-running sports event in the country where nature presents a majestic spectacle.
Last year, Sam Torrance beat Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin in a playoff to win the Hassan II Golf Trophy.
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