3x Major Champion More Intrigued by Charlie Woods Than His Dad Tiger: ‘To Be Honest, Definitely Charlie’

Padraig Harrington has been a keen observant of his contemporaries. His astute ability has helped him secure 3 major championships during his playing days. The 51-year-old will look forward to adding more silverware to his cabinet at the 2022 PNC Championship. But his eyes are no longer focused on Tiger Woods, one of his primary competitors. Instead, it will be on the latter’s son, 13-year-old Charlie Woods.

Padraig Harrington can’t hold intrigue of watching Charlie Woods

Nowadays, Irishman Harrington plays on the PGA Tour Champions. But that hasn’t stopped him from contesting with his son, 19-year-old Paddy Harrington, at the annual PNC Championship. Before the proceedings began, the pro golfer was quizzed about good friend Tiger Woods’ comeback trail and his PNC appearance.

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When asked about whether he was more intrigued to watch Tiger or his son, Charlie, in action, Harrington surprisingly choose the latter. “Charlie. Charlie. Actually, to be honest, definitely Charlie, Charlie, Charlie,” he said repeatedly. What started on a doubtful note gained clarity, with the 51-year-old providing sound reasoning about the prodigy’s golf swing.

“It’s very interesting for a 13-year-old. And he did it when he was 11. It’s hard to support the angles in a golf swing when you don’t have.. at 11, he could hold the club at the right position. Like most kids who are good at 11, 12, 13 years of age, their swing hasn’t even come close to developing,” he said.

Tiger Woods’ ‘The Match’ show surprised Harrington

In the same segment, Harrington shared his views on Woods’ return to golf in the seventh edition of ‘The Match’. The Irish golfer revealed that he was stunned by Woods’ physicality in the latter’s first televised game in months.

“…you never doubt Tiger’s mental ability, and it’s always one where is he able to come back, and you don’t want to give up.. like he looked better physically at that match and the speed,” Harrington said.

“You’d never run Tiger off, but I actually think he might be even better than that.. in a better place than I had thought,” he further added.

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