Padraig Harrington’s take on Aronimink after playing a practice round ahead of PGA Championship

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Padraig Harrington’s take on Aronimink after playing a practice round ahead of PGA Championship

Padraig Harrington’s take on Aronimink after playing a practice round ahead of PGA Championship

Padraig Harrington will be hopeful of getting into contention to win the fourth major championship of his career next week at the ripe old age of 54. Harrington will tee it up at Aronimink at the PGA Championship next Thursday, looking to win the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time.

Padraig Harrington’s take on Aronimink after playing a practice round ahead of PGA Championship

Padraig Harrington will be hopeful of getting into contention to win the fourth major championship of his career next week at the ripe old age of 54. Harrington will tee it up at Aronimink at the PGA Championship next Thursday, looking to win the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time.

Padraig Harrington is gearing up for another shot at major glory, and at 54 years young, the three-time major champion isn't ruling out a fairy-tale run at the PGA Championship next week. The Irishman will tee it up at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania, aiming to capture the Wanamaker Trophy for the second time in his storied career.

Sure, Harrington may be past his prime by conventional standards, but don't let the age fool you. He still bombs it off the tee with plenty of firepower, and his short game remains one of the sharpest on tour. That combination alone makes him a dangerous dark horse at any major venue.

But the big question is: does Aronimink suit his game? After playing a few practice rounds, Harrington took to social media to share his early impressions—and his verdict is a mix of respect and excitement.

"Two days early practice ahead of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club," he posted. "Reasonably wide fairways but firm, very fast and sloping. Definitely difficult to hit on some of doglegs with slopes."

Harrington noted that despite the course not being overly long—except for a few demanding par-3s—the real challenge lies in the greens. "The greens are definitely the difficulty of the course, a lot of slopes and angles to them. Plenty of pin positions that become unplayable if out of position. A good old-fashioned test."

He also highlighted the thick, gnarly rough, though he admitted players can sometimes catch a decent lie. Expect to see plenty of big hitters bombing drivers off the tee, accepting a shorter shot from the rough rather than laying back.

At just under 7,400 yards and playing as a par 70, Aronimink demands precision over raw power. The key for any contender—including Harrington—will be leaving the ball on the correct side of the pin. Short-side yourself, and you're in for a world of trouble.

If the PGA of America decides to stiffen the setup, this could turn into a brutally tough test—and exactly the kind of old-school battle where a savvy veteran like Harrington thrives. Get ready for a thrilling week of championship golf.

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