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Harrington Claims Seventh PGA Tour Champions Victory at the Hoag Classic with Final Round Miracle

Padraig Harrington claimed his seventh PGA Tour Champions victory at the Hoag Classic on Sunday, held at the windy Newport Beach Country Club. Despite a double bogey on the par-4 16th hole, Harrington rallied with birdies on the final two holes to secure a one-stroke win over Thongchai Jaidee.

The 52-year-old Irishman, who is set to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in June, boasts victories in The Open in 2007 and 2008, as well as the PGA Championship in 2008. He finished at 14-under 199 with a final round score of 2-under 69 after recovering from a wayward drive that led to trouble on the 16th with a downhill 15-foot putt on the 17th and an 8-footer on the 18th.

Jaidee, hailing from Thailand, also carded a 69 but fell short after a par on the final hole. Miguel Angel Jimenez played alongside Harrington and Jaidee in the final group but finished two strokes back after a final round score of

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