Padraig Harrington of Ireland kisses the trophy as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Sunday, July 20, 2008. Harrington's is the first back-to-back British Open championship by a European golfer in more than 100 years.
Padraig Harrington of Ireland, left, talks with Greg Norman of Australia, right, after winning the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Sunday, July 20, 2008. Norman, 53, finished 9-over and tied for third with Sweden's Henrik Stenson.
K.J. Choi of South Korea reacts after his birdie on the 18th hole to take the lead during the second round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Friday, July 18, 2008. Choi shot a 3-under 67 on the day.
Greg Norman of Australia reacts on the ninth fairway during the second round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Friday, July 18, 2008. Norman fired his second even-par 70 and led the tournament for much of the second round.
Camilo Villegas of Colombia lines up a putt on the sixth green during the second round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Friday, July 18, 2008. Villgegas played his way into contention for the weekend by shooting a 5-under 65 on Friday.
Jim Furyk of the U.S. reacts on the sixth green during the second round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Friday, July 18, 2008.
Bart Bryant of the U.S. plays from the 16th tee during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Sergio Garcia of Spain putts on the fifth green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Rocco Mediate of the U.S. plays from a bunker near the seventh green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Adam Scott of Australia putts on the 12th green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Spectators are seen during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Mike Weir of Canada plays from the 4th tee during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Anthony Kim of the U.S. reacts following a near miss on the sixth green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Ryuji Imada of Japan reacts following a putt on the fourth green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Sergio Garcia of Spain reacts after missing a putt on the eighth green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Phil Mickelson of the U.S. is seen after finishing during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008. Mickelson shot a 9-over par 79.
Angel Cabrera of Argentina plays from the rough near the eighth green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Paul Lawrie of Scotland plays from the rough on the sixth hole during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Lee Westwood of England plays from the rough near the sixth green during the first round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Royal Birkdale golf course, Southport, England, Thursday, July 17, 2008.