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Padraig Harrington backs Ryder Cup call as golf event is postponed due to Covid-19
FREE newsletter is packed with the best (and weirdest) stories from around the worldPadraig Harrington has backed the decision to postpone the Ryder Cup because of Covid-19.The biennial event was due to take place at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin in September between Europe and the United States.But the biggest competition in golf has been put back 12 months after organisers bowed to pressure from star names like Rory McIlroy not to stage it without fans being allowed to attend.The competition has now been rescheduled for September 24-26 - and European captain Harrington insisted it was a sensible decision.The Irishman said: "When you think of the Ryder Cup you think of the distinctive atmosphere generated by the spectators, such as around