Harrington waits on x-ray results

European Ryder Cup player Padraig Harringtonmust wait until Saturday for the results of an X-ray on his injured ankle, his management said on Tuesday. Harrington, who sustained the injury at the Dutch Open in July, has also been suffering neck and shoulder pains recently and has become a major worry for Europe's Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance.

"Padraig has had his scans and test and must now wait until Saturday for the results," a spokeswoman for his management said.

"He's in good spirits but obviously he can't make any decision until he's had the results back."

Harrington has been one of the most consistent performers from the European team this year, having secured two fifth-place finishes and an eighth in the first three majors of the season.

Although the Irishman played in the BMW International in Munich last week -- firing back-to-back 68s on the weekend -- he struggled with his ankle as the weather deteriorated on Sunday.

He also plans to visit coach Bob Torrance -- father of Sam -- this week to see whether his swing has been affected by his injured ankle and is causing the pain in his neck and shoulder.

Colin Montgomerie has also given Sam Torrance cause for concern.

The seven-times European No. 1 has been suffering from a back complaint that saw him withdraw from the WGC-NEC Invitational in America last month. The Scot is down to play the German Masters next week but doubts remain as he may choose to further rest his back ahead of The Belfry clash from September 27-29.

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