Padraig Harrington of Ireland beat Spain's Sergio Garcia by one stroke in a four-hole British Open play-off yesterday to land his maiden victory in a major and the first by a European for eight years.

Harrington, 35, completed the extra holes in 15 shots (level par) after the two Ryder Cup colleagues had finished locked on seven-under 277.

Argentina's Andres Romero was third on 278 after a remarkable 67 that included 10 birdies, two double-bogeys and two bogeys.

Sharing fourth spot on five-under 279 were Australian left-hander Richard Green, who fired a course record-equalling 64 and South African Ernie Els (69).

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