Padraig Harrington said winning the Open for a second straight year "sets you apart" and puts him in an exclusive club.Harrington said he was determined not to be bogged down by thoughts of repeating last year's success but, once in pole position, was driven to keep hold of the Claret Jug.
"I'd like to put the Claret Jug right back where it was last year," Harrington said afterwards.
"I really tried not to think about the consequences of winning but I did think it would be nice to have the trophy back on the breakfast table again.
"I had a great year as Open champion, so much so I didn't want to give it back.
"It's important that you go on and win a second major. Very few people have won two majors or back-to-back majors.
"I was always trying to play that down but winning a second sets you apart. It's a new level and there's less people in that club."
