Harrington in the mix
Padraig Harrington
Friday March 19 2010
Padraig Harrington is in the hunt for another title in Florida after what he calls "a great day out" at the White House.
Ireland's three-time major winner, who flew to Washington for a St Patrick Day's dinner with President Obama on Wednesday, will resume the Transitions Championship four behind leader Garrett Willis after his opening round of 69.
Harrington took a set of Wilson clubs as a gift - left-handed ones - plus a bag embossed with the ornate presidential seal where the professional's name usually goes.
"I know he will get them and hopefully he will like them," said Harrington, who estimated there were about 150 people at the reception. "Nice way to celebrate St Patrick's Day."
Obama addressed the entire gathering and then came out to shake hands, but Harrington missed out on that as he had a private plane waiting to return to the tournament.
