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Harrington hails willpower after Oakland Hills win

11/08/2008

New USPGA champion Padraig Harrington has attributed his victory at Oakland Hills to "sheer willpower".

The 36-year-old Irishman finished two shots clear to claim the title, several weeks after winning a consecutive Open title.

But he said afterwards that his latest triumph was a "different win" after initially struggling in bad weather.

"I was comfortable with my game in winning the Open. This week I haven't been as confident and comfortable," Harrington said.

"Here I hit some of the wildest golf shots ever hit on a golf course on Friday. But I knew I had the ability to win if I got a chance. In the end it was [down to] sheer willpower."