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Fri 07 Jul 2008Battling Harrington takes rough with smooth as others blown off course
Philip Reidfinds the defending champion happy with his lot and even relishing the wind and rain that had rivals complaining bitterly
THE WRIST survived all that Royal Birkdale could throw at it, after all. From the time his alarm clock sounded at 4.55am and a glance out his bedroom window revealed murky clouds that would combine with strong winds to wreak havoc on early starters in yesterday's first round, Pádraig Harrington knew the opening round in defence of his Claret Jug would be a battle. Just the way he likes it, in fact.
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