Episode 4 Irish Open - Highlights

Our golfing giants have been the main attraction of on the

spectacular north coast this week. A stunning backdrop for the long

awaited return of the Irish open to Port Rush. Padraig Harrington leads

the Irish challenge, as he's back in form and back in contention to

win in the first time in four years. His victory at Celtic Manor was

very special, and he's in contention again. It's my favourite

golf course on the planet. It's as close to feeling like a major as

you can get. Nothing can compare with the first time that I won the

Irish Open, but coming down the last with a chance of winning, it

will feel like the first time I won the Irish open. Two men start the

last day ahead of him. Anthony Wall, who's trying to continue a good run

of form for the English at the Irish Open. He has a connection to

Ireland with a ground father. Jamie Donaldson scored 70 in all three

rounds. Welcome to Royal Portrush for the

final day's play at the Irish Open. This is what it's all about. Who

will follow Simon Dyson as the winner of this magnificent trophy?

Who were very tears, they will have to battle some pretty windy

conditions. -- who whether it is. So far they have stood up to

everything the weather has thrown at them. Ireland's for us a call

golf fans are having nothing a bit, it is the first time in the history

of the European Tour that they tournament has been a sell-out.

Over 100,000 people have flocked to the north coast. Summer has felt a

It is special, it really is. I was getting great support, that is

really appreciated. Everyone's been a brilliant hair, the course is

unbelievable, and the crowd has been absolutely fantastic. You are

getting welcomed tee the tee and the green, it is a pleasure to play

for these people. It has been amazing. When the rain stopped, and

they are able to get their umbrellas out of that hands, they

were fantastic. A huge thanks to them for all the support. It has

made a big difference to all the Irish players, we can't find them

enough. -- thank them enough. crowd had come back to support us a

through wind and rain. It is amazing to see the fairway lined

with people. It is fantastic. a wonderful atmosphere. It is

testament to the fact that we have the Irish Open, one of the biggest

tournament of beer. It is wonderful to see the Irish Open at Royal

Portrush. It is brilliant. -- tournament of the year.

It was a wet and windy start to the day. The forecast is for the

weather to improve as the day progresses. Joining me is the

professional of Royal Portrush. What kind of test all these guys

have today? Is was a tough start. This is the prevailing wind for the

course. There will be a lot of crosswinds. Experience will play a

big part this afternoon. What odds of an Irishman getting their hands

on this road the? Rory will be trying his heart out today. He

knows he will have to shoot low. I think Harrington has said he will

be the man to beat this week, he's in great form. We are standing at

18th green. It has been a fabulous and Peter, no doubt this afternoon

will be no different. There will be loads of people here today. They

have been queuing from six o'clock this morning. They don't want to

miss everything later run. It is absolutely wonderful. It is going

to be a wonderful afternoon. Let's Padraig Harrington carries at the

Irish hopes going into today. What a reception he got out the first

a reception he got out the first tee. He got off to a jittery start,

dropping a shot at the first. He bounced back straight away, this

shot setting up a birdie at the par five second. Graeme McDowell

started the day eight shots back, that he got off to way flyer. This

fantastic iron shot at the difficult fourth set up his second

birdie of the day. The local manor using all his local knowledge. This

was for a birdie four Rory McIlroy at the par five third. He moved up

to one under par for the day. Best shots so far, probably this one

from David Drysdale. His approach to the first. That took him to

eight under. Paul Waring was moving up the leader board, he picked up

an early shot to move to 10 under. Anthony Wall buried the first, but

it all went wrong at the second. He hit two tee shots out of bounds,

and finished up with a triple bogey. What a round Mikael Lundberg put

together, he birdied the first, eagle this second, and this was for

birdie at the third. He birdied the 5th, the 7th, and the 8th. Out in

29 strokes, and into the lead. Donald CERN was looking pretty

comfortable. -- Donaldson. He produced a birdie at the second.

That earned him a share of the lead. Ross Fisher was piecing together a

fabulous round. seven under for the day. The leader board was bunching

up below them. Time to join our commentary team.

walk down and put that in a better place, apart from a little closer

to the green. Here's Darren Clarke, earlier this morning. Big support

with him. He finishes with a par. There is a lot of sand behind the

ball, but it is firm. He can't afford to be remotely flat on this.

If he catches a grade or two of on the 5th. Wonderful. He's hitting

those irons beautifully. His Rafa Cabrera-Bello. The man from

Tenerife. Looked good for a while. Very nice roll. Three birdies, no

bogeys for the Spaniard. Now, Mark Foster is playing alongside Padraig

Harrington today. Very nice approach here on the fair. Can he

record himself with a good putt? He can, you know. It just hung on.

Stayed out. Donaldson at the 4th. That's a very in a row for the

Welshman, down to 15 under. This is his 254th tournament on the

European Tour, he hasn't won yet, could this be the day? Can Padraig

Harrington get off 10 under? Birdie opportunities everywhere. He's

missed a fair few. This could be a real boost. He's looking for a

little left to right on this. This time he get said. -- this time he

gets it. A wonderful shot, a well deserved a birdie. This is a Graeme

McDowell, towards the end of his round. Made a double bogey seven on

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Lundberg, to match Jamie Donaldson on 15 under. Not as good as he's

been so far. Never really hit this one. That was to get to 10 under.

He's outside the top 10 at the moment. He's made solid progress

today, Graeme McDowell. A couple more feet and Harrington would have

been faced with an easy birdie putt. Unfortunately, more they challenge

now. And he loves a challenge. is three under for his first four

holes. Playing beautiful golf. He says go. And it is gone. Look at

that. Perfection. A lot of spin. Another birdie opportunity for the

man from Macclesfield. This is for week. Every time we see him he is

slightly more conventional, this one. Nice book ends. And as they to

top and tail the opening nine of your final round. -- a nice way to

top and tail. This man has runs of birdies. By has surprised he has

the true way that it plays. Graham Nadal, coming down 18. -- Graeme

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McDowell. The breezes helping him Birdie number for today for him. He

is within a couple of Jamie called in beating drama over here,

because he likes to tinker with his swing a lot. -- they call him the

practice putt any more. Just goes Excellent stuff. He has enjoyed his

hill. You can see all of the where that stopped! That would have

been sensational! What is going on here?! Mikael Lundberg stuck at him

for birdie and joined Jamie him to knock that in, but he did

not. He had another chance at number nine. It also lipped out.

Things not going well at that stage for Padraig Harrington. Mark Foster

had been treading water for the first eight holes. He had this for

eagle on the ninth. Would you believe it. Excellent stuff from

the Englishman. Ross Fisher, he had 13 under, but a bogey at 17 meant

he slipped back. And now to another Englishman, Paul Waring. Seconded

to the par-five ninth. He was wayward, and got in a nasty spot

and would make double-bogey from there. He did birdie the 10th to

get a shot back. Meanwhile, Michael Lundberg on 16. One or two nerves

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be a double. I think that is a 6, 6 sand. Different bunkers on the par

under he whiles. Best was. Letter To pretty good life. -- left with a

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then, snuggling into his birdie putt macro. By little to the left.

putt bogey on the 16th. -- it is a pity. A good putt really from

Lundberg. A bogey, par, bogey finish. A round of 65. A great

effort. He sets the clubhouse But if you make a mistake. A lot of

it has been averted because the course has been soft and the ball

His second drop shot. Dropping back. Losing a bit of touch. Entering the

final seven holes. It has been very two shots. -- Jamie Donaldson is

right place to be. Padraig Harrington found the fairway at the

left-hand side of this. He is now back to 10 under, where you started

harder. It is just in front of them. Mark Foster heads the downhill line

they're just not going in at the moment. Up ahead, Padraig

Harrington for a birdie three. Very good. A good bounce back from him.

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Harrington on 13, the dog leg, right to left. That's your

favourite hole. What a good shot. What a pity about that triple at 11.

This is Cabrera-Bello. Putting together a pretty nice round, no

drop shots. I think we are in foreign exciting finish. Oh, yes.

He needs to hit it hard enough, try not to help its, just make the move.

Like that. Such a controlled hole, he played it beautifully. Set up

the tee shot, beautiful pitch, then that part. I think these are the

easiest the conditions have been all week. Foster, trying for his

birdie. Getting there, you beauty. What a great comeback. He had that

horrible six at the par three 11th. This is McIlroy. Such a beautifully

controlled pitch. Cabrera-Bello, at the 16th. This to close within one.

Go rough. This to close within two. He hasn't won yet on the European

Tour, has come close. He is all the way to 13 under, alongside Lundberg,

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who is in the clubhouse. Ross down, like Foster. Well played.

much doubt today would like to see win this. This one forehead birdie.

Donald CERN to 16 under. Two clear a five, to stay at 14 under. Left

to right for Wall. That's for birdie. To 13 under, three behind

his playing partner. What a terrific recovery. Let's see if

Mark Foster can make this for the three in a row. Yes, he can.

Suddenly they are all going in. That horrible triple at 11, the

rest of the card is beautiful. This is at 17. He has not made a bogey

David Drysdale. They have all looked for it to come in there,

that is a shame. Although sudden, Donaldson is the three shots ahead.

Come on Padraig Harrington, follow caddie is happy, and so will he be.

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Let's go to David Drysdale. This slightly better. Back left to the

flag. You have got to remember this is a par four, he is here in one.

He wants a birdie. What a shot! well played. Donald CERN in command

at Royal Portrush. -- Donaldson. has got a chance. Well holed.

Zanotti Tour 14 under. -- to 14 under. A very tidy card. Cabrera-

Bello with a birdie chance. Great putt. A what a finish from the

Spaniard. A 66. A new clubhouse target, 14 under par. Well played,

that man. This would be a very good time for Donaldson to make a birdie.

Yes! A big cheer for Jamie Donaldson, his third birdie of on

the last four holes, he moves to 17 under, he is three macro ahead. --

he's a very ahead. This is Scotland's Craig Lee lead

coming down the last. My word, what a shot! A birdie finish for his

round. An important week for the Scot. Trouble for Donaldson. Forced

to pitch out of there, that would cost him a shot. Anthony Wall, for

16. That took him to 14 under par. A very good recovery after that

triple bogey. It all meant that Donaldson had a two-shot lead with

two holes to go. This is for a birdie four Fabrizio Zanotti. What

a round of golf he has played today. If he can knock that one in it will

not to go with a driver. I don't think he will like it that much, he

has bounced off that bank, a scruffy little live. -- lie. If you

can't get up in two, a three-wood, and keep it on the fairway, that

would not be a bad play. He has got the driver. Two 60 -- to 60 to

reach Big Nellie. What a terrific shot. Well done Jamie. Harrington.

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is an imperious shot from Donaldson. That is worthy of a champion.

really was imperious. Well done, Jamie. These crowds are amazing.

Padraig Harrington getting a wonderful reception at the 18th. He

has been a factor in this tournament since day one. He kicked

it off with a round of 67. Followed up with a 67, a battling 72

tomorrow. He has had so many chances today, it has just not been

working for him on the greens. yards left for Wall. The bunker is

off to the right, he only has sides of the flag. Well done and he knows

it. They have managed to keep the scores reasonable, even when not

where he wanted it. A wonderful birdie. A great effort. Was not

fazed. Two glorious shots. A curious putt that did not going.

Three ahead at the moment. Anthony Wall has a chance to make birdie as

well and get to 15 under. It's good to Mark Foster quickly on 18. --

let's go to. Get in there. A good quite all over. A great birdie.

is within two of Jamie Donaldson as they head down the last. It is

Anthony Waller second spot on his Harrington. It will not be as

second Irish Open, but some very promising signs. I would agree with

irony here. He has to make birdie. The way he has driven the ball, he

has had a bounce. He is so strong that he Hirons, he can get it quite

comfortably. -- with the Aaron's. Richard goes straight. Just like

that. A master class. A little hiccup at 16 just showed him what

he can do. With any luck at all he will make an eagle at 16. He can be

very proud of himself. Ian grieving begins. -- the engraving begins.

Ian Woosnam is a famous Welshman that has had his name on the Irish

Open trophy a few times. Another good swinger. There we go. He is

almost bare. He has come close a few times, and now he is going to

get across the finishing line. Many Tour events. These could be number

to see the end. Very, very generous Anthony Wall. 69. Instead of Zola's

second, he is tied in second place. Bat instead of second place on her

at the last, he is the 2012 Irish Open champion. It is the

breakthrough he has waited so long for.

That is how to win a golf tournament. Yes, I did not know

much to what was going on out there, I was trying to stay in the present

and give myself chances. I did not look at the leaderboard all day, I

did not want my score to be affected by results on the board,

so I kept my head down and kept plodding along. 250 starts and the

European Tour, has it been worth the wait for that first victory?

has been incredible. It has not sunk in yet. I am still in a cold

frame of mind. Incredible to win on such an amazing golf course in

front of such an incredible crowd. Such a great country. Really,

really happy. How were impressed at the been with Royal Portrush this

week and the tournament over all? Are it is as good a course as we

ever played. It is as good as any cause in the world. I do not think

I have played and enjoyed such a golf course as much as this. It has

been a pleasure to play golf here. We were lucky with the weather

during the week. It has been nicer in the afternoons when we were

playing. I am thrilled. Time to receive the trophy. He is in the

company of George O'Grady from the European Tour and Arlene Foster

from the Northern Ireland executive. We are all delighted that this is

your first victory at Royal Portrush, and a great place for

your first victory, and may at present you with this trophy.

you. Jamie Donaldson, the 2012 champion,

and I have to say, a very, very worthy winner. Yes, he's certainly

went out and won the event. He has waited a long time for it to come,

and it was fantastic today and he finished in great style on the 18th

with a superb birdie. At quite fitting, years from Macclesfield, a

big connection with Y Portrush. Fred Daly that won the Open

Championship here, he was born in Macclesfield, 20 used to play at

the golf Tour, he used to base himself at Macclesfield and

practise their and he was a great friend of Macclesfield golf club

over the years. And for the Irish golfer has year, it was a case of

what might have been? Yes, they will all draw from it going forward

to the Open Championship in a few weeks' time. Rory, in particular,

getting some confidence back. Graham and Clare Spottiswoode and

Darren, they will all make a big charged for live and St Ann's. --

and Padraig Harrington. Let's hear what the golfers have made of this

weekend. It has been fantastic. The crowds have welcomed us all onto

every green and it has been a huge amount of pride. I have talked

about how proud I am of this place all week end of the tournament. It

has been a massive success, talking about the logistics, the

transportation, the way the Transport and the tournament has

been run. Every have any chance of getting the Open championship at

Royal Portrush, we had a successful week, we have proven that it can

handle the size of a crowd, and we have stated our case. We have one

of the best golf courses and the world and we can get the job done.

It is a tough decision, the Open Championships, it is such a huge

commercial animal. Whether Portrush fits the Bill and he more or not,

who knows? But we know we can do it. It has been incredible. It has been

way beyond my expectations and a lot of people's expectations. A lot

of the book came out to support the event and the players. It is

incredible to be part of and to be able to have an event like this

come to Northern Ireland, it has been special this week. Definitely

a Sterne test for an Open Championship and you can see that

it can hold a lot of people as well. The organisation, the

infrastructure, getting in and out, the police have done an incredible

job. Every one that has volunteered, everyone that has helped in the

event, it has been round fantastically. I would have no

complaints if it was to come here in the future. To have so many

spectators, long in the inclement weather, it is sensational. We have

a wonderful golf course, to have as many people turning up to wish us

all well and watch us all makes it even more special and we have had

it at Royal Portrush this week. seems like a no-brainer to bring

the tournament back, what you think? I hope that they do, because

obviously, we need to know with the sponsors will be, if somebody wants

to sponsor it and do not want to go to Royal Portrush, then it is a

tough call, but the Northern Ireland Assembly have given money

this year to do it and given us the opportunity to do it and they have

agreed to switch. Sponsors are hard to come by, so we shall see. But

the opportunity arises, it would lovely be lovely to see it back

here soon. Is this suitable for a championship? The golf courses

fantastic. It is certainly a great test. The area is great, lots of

accommodation here. It has the same feel of it as a lot of the Open

venues. Logistics, that is not my area of expertise, the little white

of warlike and manage, but logistics around the event, there

are bigger and better things going on, and that is for others to

understand. To have an Open champion juvenile lead, what would

that mean to the players and two for the God for the country? It has

been here before, it would be unbelievable. Wine that? Choi

Deeney, the chief executive of the European Tour and the chair of the

championship committee, George, how successful has this been in view of

the European Tour? It has been the most exceptional week. It has

exceeded all expectations and everyone connected with the

European Tour. Everyone made us feel enormously proud. It has been

great. Did you expect so many people to come and watch this golf

tournament and it has created an unbelievable feel-good factor

across the country. The feel-good factor is the one, be good will to

come out of this, we did not think we would get crowds like this. We

have not had a sell-out crowd before. The great thing about Royal

Portrush is we could have taken more. The traffic and worked almost

like a dream. We could have handled more successful crowds, more buses

and cars, and tumble of course, even with all the umbrellas

yesterday, 30,000 people, not one complained that she couldn't see.

The treatment of the Spectator was setting new standards. In terms of

all the spectators, be respected that. The feeling of coming home

and excellence is great. I cannot praise the northern and

professionals enough that contributed to making this happened

and especially Darren Clarke it tenting all of the planning

meetings, cajoling everybody, helping everybody, it has been a

gigantic team effort and I feel very humble and certainly

exceptionally proud. We have heard people say they would love the Open

championship to be staged at Royal Portrush, what will you be able to

do to try and make that happen in the future? I have always said to

be Team here, nobody should get too far ahead of themselves in terms of

wanting to host the European Tour event. With the professionalism of

the European Tour, they made that happen here. The or na well look at

all of the venues to read the British Isles. They will look at

the venues and there is nobody there needs to tell them anything

other than they have the expertise. And I am sure they will be

impressed with what we have done here, but we will be delighted to

look at that with them in the future, if they choose to come here.

Well, that would be a tremendous day., George, a winnow the Irish

Open his climb back to Dublin next year, possibilities of it coming

back to Northern Ireland in 2014, is that true? That is not true, it

would be discussed by both governments. Would you like it here

again? Nobody could fail to notice the enthusiasm here at Royal

Portrush. We want to capture that spirit and playground come back

here and I choose my words carefully, as soon as we possibly