The Shark misses as Padraig goes back to back
July 23rd, 2008 by Doogs
Alas Greg Norman didnt complete the fairytale finish and win the 2008 British Open. I committed to the late night and with suitable snacks followed The Shark through the first nine holes as he battled Padraig Harrington and the Scottish conditions. By the turn, it wasnt looking good, though he was still in the hunt. I had started to flick across to the enticing Tour de France as Cadel Evans tried to maintain the Mayeaux Jeune in the Alps.
By the 13th hole i was starting to fade as was the Shark, Harrington had found the fairway, Norman had hit into a fairway trap, the dream wasnt going to happen. Harrington went on to hit a supreme shot into 17 for an eagle to sew up his second British Open, and well deserved. I was astounded by some of the media branding Norman as a choker again. Easy on fella’s, the guy is in his 50s, doesnt play regular competition golf and was on the verge of one of historys most amazing sports stories ever.
In the final round Norman made some odd decisions, taking Driver on holes that Harrington was laying up with iron. You cant take the shark out of the Norman! Thanks Greg for providing, perhaps for the last time, that glimmer of hope and the late night anticipation of another Major Win. Well done Mr Norman!