Padraig Harrington moved himself into position to contend for the Charles Schwab Cup for the second time in three years.
The 53-year-old from Ireland was stellar at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, shooting three rounds of 67 or better to win the Simmons Bank Championship. The win is his third of the season on the PGA Tour Champions and the ninth of his career.
More importantly, Harrington moves to fourth in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, which is set for Nov. 7-10 at Phoenix Country Club in Arizona. He won the season-long championship in 2022, and now, he has a chance to do it again in 2024.
Ernie Els, Steven Alker and Stephen Ames are in the top spots come the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Harrington finished at 17-under 199, claiming the title at the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship by two shots over Y.E. Yang.
International Presidents Cup captain Mike Weir is the first person out, sitting at 37th in the standings. Only the top 36 players make the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Padraig Harrington wins 2024 Simmons Bank Championship, moves to 4th in Schwab Cup standings
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