But he only gets the chance after organisers invited him as a last-minute replacement for Ernie Els who was forced to withdraw on Saturday with an ankle injury.The PGA of America were left scrambling to fill the four-man field when Els was advised by doctors not to play after spraining his ankle.And when first alternate Graeme McDonnell and second alternate Tiger Woods declined invitations because of other commitments, the Irishman snapped up the chance to claim a title that eluded him in 2007 and 2008.On those occasions, first at Mid Ocean Club and then at Port Royal he was beaten by Angel Cabrera and then by Jim Furyk.Harrington, who flew in last night, said he was delighted he had been chosen despite he wasn’t the PGA’s first choice.“I am thrilled to return to Bermuda . . . while my entry into the field is under unique circumstances, I am excited to compete in the event again.“I came close the last two times, losing in play-offs. So maybe the third time will be a charm.”He will join Masters champion Bubba Watson, US Open winner Webb Simpson and defending Slam champion Keegan Bradley who was also invited as a replacement when PGA Champion Rory McIlroy declared he wouldn’t be able to play after committing to a European Tour event in China later this week. McDowell will compete in that same event.Woods is in the field at the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which also begins this week.Harrington will be a popular replacement after his previous visits when he mingled with the gallery, chatting with spectators and signing autographs.Els, this year’s British Open champion, said he was upset not being able to return and get the opportunity to win a third title.He won in 1997 when the event was played at the Poipu Bay course in Kauai, in Hawaii, and again at Port Royal in 2010.“I am bitterly disappointed,” he said on Saturday. “It’s is a great reward for winning a major and something I have enjoyed in the past and was looking forward to again.“Unfortunately I sprained my left ankle a few days ago and while it isn’t too serious and should recover relatively quickly, I have been advised not to try and play on it.“I wish my fellow competitors the best and hope that I will manage to qualify again next year.”He’ll also miss the chance to meet up with old friend, cricketing legend Brian Lara, who he had invited as his guest.Lara arrived yesterday and will play in today’s Pro-Am along with several other celebrities, among them TV personality Robin Meade and former British Open Ian Baker-Finch who will be part of the TNT commentary team.While the Pro-Am is a fun event featuring all four of the Grand Slam competitors, the serious business begins tomorrow when a $1.35 million purse will be up for grabs.The winner will receive $600,000, second place $300,000, third place $250,000 and fourth place $200,000.