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Weekly says Harrington to be targeted at Ryder Cup
Monday, 11 August 2008
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American Ryder Cup debutant Boo Weekley said today that Padraig Harrington will be targeted at next month's match in Louisville.
``He's got a target on his back - yes, sir,'' said Weekley, one of three new caps already in the United States side. Four more could come when captain Paul Azinger names his wild cards on September 2.
``I want to beat anybody I tee it up against and it would be an honour to beat him. I'm ready to go out now. It doesn't matter who Paul puts me against.''
Justin Leonard, back in the team for the first time since the controversial scenes that followed his 45-foot putt against Jose Maria Olazabal in 1999, said the Irishman's 66-66 finish to win the US PGA was ``almost unimaginable''.
The former Open champion added: ``I don't know about a target on his back, but he's certainly their best player right now and I look forward to the challenge.''
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