Harrington misses out on U.S. Open spot

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Ireland’s three-time major champion Padraig Harrington was the highest-profile player to miss out on qualification for the U.S. Open after an agonising finish at Walton Heath.

Harrington, announced last week as one of Darren Clarke’s vice-captains for this year’s Ryder Cup, bogeyed his final two holes to miss out on the deciding playoff by a single shot.

English trio Andrew Johnston, Lee Slattery and Matthew Baldwin were among 13 players to earn places at Oakmont Country Club following the international sectional qualifier.

Johnston, born just a few miles from the Surrey golf club, delighted local crowds by clinching his spot in what will be his debut tournament in America and just his second major championship appearance. The 27-year-old is continuing to ride the wave that brought him a maiden European Tour title in Spain last month and a top …

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