Tensions rose at the U.S. Senior Open when Padraig Harrington criticized longtime golf analyst Roger Maltbie for failing to help locate his ball during a key moment in the round.
The awkward exchange has sparked debate among fans and golf insiders. Was Maltbie out of line, or did Harrington overreact?
In this video, we break down what happened, who was involved, and what it says about etiquette and responsibility in pro golf.
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padre Harrington and NBC’s Roger Malby likely won’t be exchanging Christmas cards this year In a viral video posted on X by Colorado Springs reporter Brett Forest The 53-year-old Harrington took Umbbridge with the 73-year-old former tour Player Malby for not helping look for a golf ball during the second round of the US Senior Open at the Broadmore’s East Course The video has already been viewed more than 2 million times in the unwritten rules of golf etiquette It’s considered good form for players to help search for another competitor’s lost ball Harington a three-time major winner and world Golf Hall of Famer took Mountb to task after the second round outside of scoring for not participating in the search Aster is never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball Said Harrington pointing out to Malbi that you’ve played golf all your life Need a break Play the USA Today Daily crossword puzzle Malpi who won five PGA Tour titles between 1976 and 1986 stood his ground and voiced his opinion that he’s not a player and was trying to do my job Asterisk gets a gray area because a reporter never wants to become part of the story So it’s understandable that Malp would stand back and watch and report However it’s not uncommon to see those inside the ropes participate in a ball search Harrington’s longtime caddyy Ronan Flood can be seen stepping between the two and playing Peacemaker It’s unclear from the video whose ball was being looked for Harrington did lose a ball in the first round He shot 67 on Friday and shared the 36 hole lead with Steuart Sync
