Doesn't this quote remind you of a certain someone at last year's US Open?
Well this time around, Padraig Harrington is dealing with the sore wrist. Harrington injured it Saturday when he was hitting a club against an impact bag at his home in Dublin. Mike Aitken of The Scotsman writes:
Had this not been the most significant tournament of the year for the major winner, he also conceded he would not be risking his fitness. "If it wasn't the Open, I would have pulled out," he reflected. "I would have gone for treatment and decided I wouldn't risk it. Because it's the Open, I'll make the effort."
Harrington only played nine holes in his practice round, and was advised by a doctor on site to stop playing...
He was told not to attempt any more shots but re-joined his playing companions to stroll the back nine and assess the test. Harrington intends to play at least the inward half of the links today and is hopeful of completing all 18 holes. The golfer, who is taking anti-inflammatory tablets, likened the injury to a sprain.
