Padraig Harrington triumphs at Hoag Classic, wins PGA Tour Champions event on 72nd hole

Padraig Harrington found a way.

Despite not having his best stuff during the final round of the Hoag Classic, the Irishman played well enough to give himself a chance at victory on the final hole.

And he took full advantage of the opportunity.

The Dubliner drained an 8-footer for birdie on the 72nd hole, a par-5, which elicited a massive fist-pump. The make gave Harrington his seventh career victory on the PGA Tour Champions.

“This is the great thing about the Champions Tour. It allows us to relive our past glories,” the Irishman said.

“We get to hit shots where we feel anxious, we feel nervous, we feel excited.

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