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Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:24 am EDT

Padraig Harrington adds 30 yards with the Happy Gilmore swing

By Jay Busbee

We've all tried the Happy Gilmore swing. Usually, the ball skulls off into the woods, or we dent a cart, or we fracture our wrists. But that's because we stink. What if a real golfer tried the Happy Gilmore move? The folks at Sport Science, who just like us apparently have too much to drink after rounds, decided to test that theory, and recruited Padraig Harrington to give it a whirl. And here's what happened:

The verdict? It's a seven-minute video, which is an eternity in this fast-paced world, so I'll spoil it for you -- Padraig hits the ball about 30 yards further with the Happy move. But that's only if he hits it dead-on -- not a guaranteed proposition. Still, Paddy, or some other golfer, should be prepared to bust out the Happy Gilmore move one tournament Thursday. I'd pay good money to see somebody do that.

(Thanks to reader Murray Oden for the tip.)

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  1. Vito Puzzo
    1. Posted by Vito Puzzo Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:36 am EDT

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    I would pay to see a shirtless, shoeless JD pull the Happy swing move.
  2. Wayne M
    2. Posted by Wayne M Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:52 am EDT

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    It would be funny to see Paddy play the whole round in work boots too.
  3. Tony R
    3. Posted by Tony R Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:58 pm EDT

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    Just tap it in. A little tap-a-roo.
  4. Sebastien C
    4. Posted by Sebastien C Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:26 pm EDT

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    tap-tap-tapi
  5. Sebastien C
    5. Posted by Sebastien C Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:26 pm EDT

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    tap-tap-tapi
  6. Kb
    6. Posted by Kb Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    im pretty sure if someone used this method since they started to play golf they would be able to perfect it, just like how some basketball players have unconventional ways to shoot but are very accurate because they learned that style their whole life.
  7. pyper032000
    7. Posted by pyper032000 Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:52 pm EDT

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    4:00 minute mark. Absolutely incredible. Just goes to show that these guys know how to hit a golf ball from any position.
  8. MichaelM
    8. Posted by MichaelM Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:08 pm EDT

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    Absolutely hilarious. Good on you Padraig.
  9. Bruins
    9. Posted by Bruins Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    Yeah this would be interesting to see on the course. But you know what else would draw a crowd? A golfer with an arm growing out of his ass.
  10. Mel W
    10. Posted by Mel W Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    This is so funny... JB holmes should try this. Since he's one of the longer hitters on Tour, he may average 400 yds drive off the tee! LOL!
  11. David W
    11. Posted by David W Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:56 pm EDT

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    round 2,18th hole, you're 2 off the cut
    why the hell not go for it?
  12. Brian E
    12. Posted by Brian E Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    What's amazing is that his shoulders are in the exact same position regardless of whether he is running 5 yards before the swing or has his feet planted. I can't even keep my shoulders in the same position between swings when stationary.
  13. Jose
    13. Posted by Jose Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:20 pm EDT

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    Its all in the hips
    Just tap it in
  14. Joe G
    14. Posted by Joe G Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:06 pm EDT

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    I heard Padraig is thinking about quitting golf and pursuing a career in hockey.
  15. Mike
    15. Posted by Mike Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:28 pm EDT

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    Is this really that rare and hard to do as they make it out to be? I'm easily a 15-handicap and I can consistently hit the ball as far if not further when I hit it Happy Gilmore style. Although I do play hockey, if that matters.
  16. BITCHFACE
    16. Posted by BITCHFACE Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:03 am EDT

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    i agree with vito...id pay to see a shirtless, shoeless big john daly do it. he rocks
  17. peter b
    17. Posted by peter b Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:09 am EDT

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    I'd like to see Bob Barker kick Padraigs arse!!!
  18. Green/White/State
    18. Posted by Green/White/State Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:06 am EDT

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    Shampoo is better!
    No, conditioner is better...
  19. Bryce
    19. Posted by Bryce Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:26 am EDT

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    I think the 2 off the cut, facing an "unreachable" par 5 is the best example of when Paddy 'should' give it a go on the course. But all of these guys are too cautious to ever do it. Sadly in professional sports its often better to fail conventionally than to try something unconventional and risk humiliation.
  20. Timmy
    20. Posted by Timmy Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:45 am EDT

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    Heck....
    Van de Velde ALREADY did that with a 3 shot lead at Carnustie....
  21. Carlton
    21. Posted by Carlton Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:54 am EDT

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    Bob Barker doesn't have time to kick butt. He's playing hockey
  22. dkrusekontrol
    22. Posted by dkrusekontrol Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:57 am EDT

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    Paddy's the man. They managed to get one of the best golfer's in the world to use the HAPPY GILMORE SWING!!!
  23. George Lauder
    23. Posted by George Lauder Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:09 am EDT

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    i'm going to show my age, but i remember one of my dad's golf magazine from the 1970's, had jack n. working on a happy gilmore swing.
  24. Wayne M
    24. Posted by Wayne M Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:47 am EDT

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    It would also be hilarious to see Paddy go into the 'Are you too good for your home' meltdown with his accent. I lost it when Happy Gilmore did it, I can only imagine if Paddy did it.

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