A Padraig Harrington signed commemorative flag from his 2008 PGA Championship victory has been stolen from Crow Nest Park Golf Club in Hove Edge, England.
The signed flag along with a photography of Harrington proudly holding aloft the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy was taken from the club sometime between Sunday and Tuesday.
Reward for stolen Padraig Harrington 2008 PGA Championship signed flag.
The framed display piece had been secured to a wall in the club’s new men’s washroom in the recently-opened club house extension.
However the thief has ripped the entire frame from its secure fixings.
“This theft is very frustrating because we had sought to make our newly built extension look interesting and appealing,” said Club Manager, Les Holmes who arranged for Harrington to sign the flag.
“Incidents like this mean that we will have to rethink our strategy for displaying items.
“Its a sign of the times that we live in, when someone resorts to stealing from a sports facility which is used by much of the local community.
“The person who stole this item will probably attempt to off load it in order to raise money.”
He said there is a reward available for information leading to the conviction of the thief.
Anyone with information about the theft should call UK police on – 101.
While information can also be passed on anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111.
