Padraig Harrington
For a short period of time, Padraig Harrington, the greatest golfer to come out of the Republic, was untouchable in the golf world. Harrington compiled three major victories in 2007-08, including the 2007 British Open at Carnoustie, the 2008 British Open at Royal Birkdale (pictured) and the 2008 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.