SOUTHPORT, England (AP) -Padraig Harrington has won his second straight British Open, overtaking 53-year-old Greg Norman and fending off Ian Poulter.
Harrington, who beat Sergio Garcia in a playoff last year, shot a 1-under 69 on a blustery Sunday at Royal Birkdale. He won by four strokes with a 3-over 283 total. The Irishman wrapped up the claret jug with an eagle at the next-to-last hole.
Poulter of England also shot 69 to finish second at 287.
Norman was trying to become the oldest major champion in golf history, starting the final round with a two-stroke lead. The Aussie struggled to a 77 and finished six strokes behind Harrington. He tied for third with Henrik Stenson.