Amazing Golf Shots

This amazing golf shot was delivered like a boxer’s knockout blow. In blustery conditions Padraig Harrington played percentage golf for much of the 2008 Open Championship but when opportunities presented themselves he took them. On the 71st #17 hole at Royal Birkdale two shots ahead of he field he took a calculated risk and hit a magnificent five wood 272 yards to the heart of the green, the ball finally rolling out to 6 feet, “That’s a ripper!” said Peter Alliss. Harrington inevitably holed out for his eagle, closed out his rivals and won his second Claret Jug.

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Great golf shots do not necessarily have to be spectacular. British links courses have some of the most fearsome bunkers in world golf and simply to get the ball out is often a good shot. Factor in the wind whipping across the course, an awkward stance and Greg Norman faced a particularly tough golf shot. Watch Norman play an incredible bunker shot recovery from below green level at #16 at Royal Birkdale in the 2008 Open Championship.

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