How did Padraig Harrington win the 2008 PGA Championship?

Padraig Harrington won the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club through a combination of mental resilience and a strong performance on the final nine holes.1

After struggling with fatigue and dehydration early in the tournament, Harrington entered the final round four strokes off the lead. He began his comeback with a birdie on the 2nd hole and continued to apply pressure on his playing partner, Sergio García. A pivotal moment occurred on the 16th hole: after García hit his second shot into the water, Harrington saved par from a bunker to draw even.1

Harrington then took the lead by birdieing the 17th hole. On the 18th, despite landing in a bunker off the tee and hitting his third shot into the rough, he recovered to land his approach 18 feet from the pin. He successfully holed the putt to secure the victory, becoming the first European to win the tournament since 1930. This win marked his third major title in just over a year.12