Harrington and Leonard are past British Open champions — Leonard at Royal Troon in 1997, Harrington winning the first of two claret jugs a decade later at Carnoustie (2007) and Royal Birkdale (2008). Either one can become the fifth player to win the British Open and Senior British Open, a feat last accomplished by Darren Clarke in 2022.

Another major, another celebration for Padraig Harrington. The Irishman won the 2025 ISPS Handa Senior Open to capture his second straight major title