Sport Book Service | Padraig Harrington got back to winning ways as he won the Portugal Masters securing his first European Tour title in eight years

PADRAIG HARRINGTON put on an aggressive display to claim his first European Tour title in eight years at the Portugal Masters.

The Irishman shot a final-round 65 for a 23-under-par score and beat defending champion Andy Sullivan by one shot.

Harrington has ended a long run without a winCredit: EPA

It was a brilliant round from the IrishmanCredit: Getty Images

The win in the Algarve was Harringtons first Tour win since the 2008 USPGA Championship.

Harrington said: Its a big win. Portugal Masters is a big tournament.

"I tried to be really aggressive.

"The course really suited me and I just tried to go after every pin I could.

"I have a pretty good short game that was on form this week.

The golfer acknowledges the crowd on the 18thCredit: Getty Images

There was to be no last round wobbleCredit: Getty Images

Harrington was victorious out in PortugalCredit: Getty Images

"No matter where I hit it, I felt like I could get it up and down."

The win is Harringtons 15th on the European Tour.

Semi-retired Dane Anders Hansen and Finn Mikko Korhonen were tied for third at 21 under.

English duo Robert Rock and Chris Paisley plus Scot Paul Lawrie were in the group a further shot back.