Fab Fred flies high at Ingrebourne

Fred Harrington (Rochford Hundred) will head to the Galvin Green PGA Assistants’ Championship in good heart after victory in the Ingrebourne Valley Par 3 Championship.

The Essex ace edged a three-way play-off thanks to some thrilling golf as he pipped Ian Campbell (Cheshunt Park) and David Salisbury (Three Rivers G&CC).

The trio all tied at four-under-par after 18 holes, one clear of former European Tour and PGA Tour player Paul Curry.

All three men parred the opening two play-off holes before Campbell appeared to hold the upper hand at the third in extra time.

The Scot fizzed an iron close but before he could hole out for birdie, Harrington chipped in for a two. Salisbury could only make par, leaving just two men standing.

Playing the ninth, Campbell missed the green but couldn’t replicate his opponent’s previous feat with his own chip.

That left the door ajar for Harrington to roll home a 10-footer and claim a first PGA in England (East) title.