Padraig Harrington may be the billboard for having a career as a professional golfer after 50.
The beloved Irishman has had quite the resurgence on the PGA Tour Champions since hitting the qualifying age of 50 back in 2022. The three-time major winner has racked up five wins on the senior circuit, including the 2022 U.S. Senior Open.
After a successful amateur career, Harrington turned professional in 1996, joining the European Tour. In 2005, Harrington made the full-time jump to the PGA Tour, winning the Honda Classic and Barclays Classic in his rookie season.
In 2007, Harrington claimed his first major, winning the Open Championship at Carnoustie. In 2008, he would defend his title at Royal Birkdale and add on a PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.
Over the years, Harrington has racked up 37 professional wins around the globe and continues to add to that number as he proves to get better with age.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of the Republic of Ireland plays out of a bunker during the Benson and…
Padraig Harrington of the Republic of Ireland plays out of a bunker during the Benson and Hedges International Open at the Oxfordshire Golf Club in Thame, England.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padriag Harrington of Ireland and Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and Europe looks despondent during the…
Padriag Harrington of Ireland and Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and Europe looks despondent during the 33rd Ryder Cup played at Brookline CC in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the third hole during the first round, in which…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the third hole during the first round, in which he scored three under par, in the Dutch Open at Noordwijkse Golf club, Noordwijke in Holland.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington hits a shot during the first round of the Target World Challenge at Sherwood…
Padraig Harrington hits a shot during the first round of the Target World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club on December 5, 2002 in Thousand Oaks, California.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Darren Clarke, Paul McGintley and Padraig Harrington hold the prize as the European team celebrates 2004…
Darren Clarke, Paul McGintley and Padraig Harrington hold the prize as the European team celebrates 2004 Ryder Cup award ceremonies in Detroit, Michigan, September 19, 2004.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington hits from a greenside bunker on the fourth green during the third round of…
Padraig Harrington hits from a greenside bunker on the fourth green during the third round of the Target World Challenge Presented by Countrywide at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California December 10, 2005.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Irish Padraig Harrington holds the trophy after winning the 136th British Open Golf Championship at Carnoustie,…
Irish Padraig Harrington holds the trophy after winning the 136th British Open Golf Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland, 22 July 2007.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland celebrates with the Claret Jug after defeating Sergio Garcia of Spain in…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland celebrates with the Claret Jug after defeating Sergio Garcia of Spain in the playoff to win The 136th Open Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2007 in Carnoustie, Scotland.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his second shot on the 10th hole during the first round…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his second shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the 2010 Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club Course on December 2, 2010 in Sun City, South Africa.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland speaks to the press during The 2012 UBS Hong Kong Open ‘Meet…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland speaks to the press during The 2012 UBS Hong Kong Open ‘Meet the Players’ Press Conference and Tournament Photo Call at The Peak Tower on November 13, 2012 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on August 7, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a bunker shot on the 13th hole during the first round…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a bunker shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf Club on October 22, 2015 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland poses with the trophy and a bottle of beer following his victory…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland poses with the trophy and a bottle of beer following his victory during day four of the Portugal Masters at Victoria Clube de Golfe on October 23, 2016 in Vilamoura, Portugal.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the 18th hole during day two of the Portugal…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the 18th hole during day two of the Portugal Masters at Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Club on September 22, 2017 in Albufeira, Portugal.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington of Ireland and Bernard Gallacher of Scotland pose for a photo…
Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington of Ireland and Bernard Gallacher of Scotland pose for a photo during the PGA Lunch at Grosvenor House on December 20, 2019 in London, England.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland walks off the eighth tee during the second round of the Houston…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland walks off the eighth tee during the second round of the Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course on November 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland and his caddie share a joke during Day Three of The Alfred…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland and his caddie share a joke during Day Three of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 02, 2021 in St Andrews , Scotland.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Senior Open Championship at…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Senior Open Championship at Saucon Valley Country Club on June 26, 2022 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Padraig Harrington through the years
Padraig Harrington of Ireland holds the trophy after winning the DICK’S Sporting Goods Open at En-Joie…
Padraig Harrington of Ireland holds the trophy after winning the DICK’S Sporting Goods Open at En-Joie Golf Club on June 25, 2023 in Endicott, New York.