US Open Form Guide

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MC	36	MC	5	MC	31	10	8	30	-

The last few years have been up and down for the Irishman. In 2007 and 2008 he was celebrated as the superstar winner of three majors in six starts. His game-plan was saluted around the world - he did nothing special for three and a half days, merely stalked the leaders whereupon he would assume 'the stare' and wear down his opponents through the back nine on Sunday. It seemed he had the knack. It was testament, we were told, to his desire to never stop improving. Then 2009 was a letdown and suddenly that work ethic was criticised. What was once called 'improving' was now called 'tinkering'. According to his brother, Harrington shrugs off the criticism and remains the same man. Since August 2009 he has rediscovered his consistency and all he lacks now is another win. Fourth at Pebble Beach in 2000, one of his four top-10s in this event, the pressure and attention is off him somewhat and another special back nine in a major might not be out of the question.