Reader question opportunity - 3-time Major champion, Padraig Harrington...

[JezzE]

Morning all,

Looks like we may get some time with Padraig out in Abu Dhabi to put some of your questions for him.

If we are able to make this happen, there must be hundreds of things to ask the popular Irishman, whether about his early years, his Majors, the Ryder Cup, his current form...

Over to you...

Don't forget to include your real name and home town to sit beside your question in the magazine

Many thanks

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Do you think the quest for added yardage adversely affected your game?

James Robinson
Derby

 

[garyinderry]

you are know quite a bit for trying this and trying that. you have been given the affectionate name tinkerman. what has been the best little change / light bulb moment for you?

Gary Etherson

Derry / Liverpool

 

[john0]

Can you ask him if he is aware of the Universally Accepted standing position on the tee box when your FC is teeing off. If so, does he move over to the other side when Big Phil walks onto the tee

Ill add my name if you decide to use my question....

 

[upsidedown]

Can you ask him if he is aware of the Universally Accepted standing position on the tee box when your FC is teeing off. If so, does he move over to the other side when Big Phil walks onto the tee

Ill add my name if you decide to use my question....

Yes he does as he indicates here at 25 secs http://www.randa.org/en/Rules-and-Amateur-Status/Etiquette/Consideration-for-Others.aspx (tongue firmly in cheek :thup: )

 

[Chopper007]

I once listen to an interview you gave on an Irish Radio Station, you mentioned that every morning you get up you had this urge to change something with your game. Do you still have the same urge today or have you accepted the changes you have made trying to improve your game.

Phil Dunne
Kildare
Ireland

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Ever wish you stuck to accountancy?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Do you think you have perhaps over tinkered with your game in recent years and perhaps lost a degree of competitiveness and consistency?

PS Thanks for calling me from Carton House at the FJ event a couple of years ago I couldn't attend. Really made my day

Martin Bedborough
Bracknell
Berkshire

 

[garyinderry]

I once listen to an interview you gave on an Irish Radio Station, you mentioned that every morning you get up you had this urge to change something with your game. Do you still have the same urge today or have you accepted the changes you have made trying to improve your game.

Phil Dunne
Kildare
Ireland

is there a golfer alive that doesn't want to at least fine tweak what they have? Even the pros stand every day pounding ball after ball seeking that little bit more. Its like chasing the horizon! :thup:

 

[Deleted member 1418]

If you do not make the European Ryder Cup team this year in a playing capacity, would you accept an invite to be one of Paul McGinley's assistants?

Paul Little
Bushey

 

[pokerjoke]

Do you remember Homer,the one who asked you about tinkering,and wether you had lost your competitiveness
and consistency.
Well hes exactly the same.
Also do you know he has over 32000 posts on the forum.
31000 of them are about his chipping woes.
Sorry Homer couldn't resist

 

[pokerjoke]

If you could change one rule about golf,what would it be.

Tony Reed
Taunton

 

[chrisd]

Please try and explain what it feels like immediately after that final putt drops and you've won a Major

Chris Dorsett

Ashford Kent

 

[One Planer]

A lot of discussion is given in the amateur to how long it takes a swing change to feel a natural. The figures vary, depending who you speak to, on the number of balls that require hitting to make a change in technique feel a natural part of the golf swing.

With you being noted for making regular changes to your swing, do you find it takes long for the changes you make to become a natural part of your swing?

Gareth Phillips
Stoke-on-Trent

 

[pokerjoke]

Please try and explain what it feels like immediately after that final putt drops and you've won a Major

Chris Dorsett

Ashford Kent

Like you've just had [ ] with [ insert your ideal women[ or man].

 

[bladeplayer]

Like you've just had [ ] with [ insert your ideal women[ or man].

on tv with millions watching and the commentators saying it was the best performance they have seen

then the wife runs on and kisses you and says im so proud of you , you did brilliant

Sorry Jezz feel free to delete

 

[richart]

Has the change from square grooves affected your short game ?

Richard Hart
Farnham

 

[Captainron]

I remember going to a practice day at Birkdale and seeing you stand on the 10th tee for a fair while letting groups go through. You hit a few irons but only eventually got moving again when Vijay came through. Do you have certain 'preferred practice buddies' at bigger tournaments and if so why?

Cameron Roy
Gosberton

 

[mcbroon]

Was winning the at Carnoustie made any sweeter Open because you beat Sergio?

David Brown
Scottish Borders

 

[golfdub]

When was the first time you thought " iv made it " ( made it meaning being one of the top golfers in the world )

Jason ward
Kent