Darren Clarke fends off Padraig Harrington after rain delay to win Senior Open at Gleneagles

Darren Clarke fends off a charging Pádraig Harrington to complete rare double with Senior Open victory

Darren Clarke completed the ultimate double when he two-putted the 18th from more than 30 yards for birdie to pip a charging Pádraig Harrington by a shot for The Senior Open Championship at Gleneagles.

Darren Clarke beats Pádraig Harrington in Irish one-two at Senior British Open

Northern Irishman joins Bob Charles, Gary Player and Tom Watson as players to complete the Open double

Padraig Harrington congratulates Darren Clarke as pair finish top two at Senior Open

Padraig Harrington had warm words for Darren Clarke after the Tyrone golfer emerged victorious at the 2022 Senior Open in Scotland.

Darren Clarke fends off Padraig Harrington after rain delay to win Senior Open at Gleneagles

"The Senior Open was concluded in near-darkness, following a rain delay of three hours. Following the return to the King\u0027s Course at Gleneagles, Darren Clarke showed the class of a major champion to hold his nerve and clinch the title with a brilliant birdie on the 18th hole to deny Padraig Harrington by one shot."

Senior Open: Darren Clarke claims narrow victory over Padraig Harrington at Gleneagles

Darren Clarke held off a late charge from former Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington to claim a one-shot victory after a weather-delayed final round at the Senior Open.

Final-hole birdie gives Darren Clarke 2022 Senior Open win over Padraig Harrington in rain

Darren Clarke birdied the last hole to beat a resurgent Padraig Harrington and win the Senior Open by one shot on Sunday.