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Famous Irish Golfers

Author

Sarah Rodriguez

Updated on January 17, 2026

Birthdate: August 31, 1971

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Irish golfer Padraig Harrington had started training in golf at age 5. Now a multiple Ryder Cup winner and a PGA champion, he has also won 2 British Open championship titles. He has been twice named the European Tour Golfer of the Year. He is promotes the Special Olympics as its global ambassador.