Golf: Ryder Cup hopeful Harrington in the lead
Harrington has a one-stroke lead over Nick Watney and Brian Harman.
NEW YORK:
Irishman Padraig Harrington seized the first-round lead with a seven-under 64 at The Barclays, the first tournament of the PGA Tour playoffs.
Harrington has a one-stroke lead over Nick Watney and Brian Harman, who both fired six-under 65s on the Bethpage course. Harrington is hoping a strong showing at the event will convince European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal to make him one of his two captain’s picks.
Spain’s Sergio Garcia shot a 66 and shares fourth place with Pat Perez, England’s Gary Christian and Jimmy Walker. Garcia won last week at the Wyndham Championship. American Tiger Woods is part of a group tied for 14th after carding a three-under 68. Defending champion Dustin Johnson is one stroke ahead of FedEx Cup points leader Woods in eighth.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 25th, 2012.
Irishman Padraig Harrington seized the first-round lead with a seven-under 64 at The Barclays, the first tournament of the PGA Tour playoffs.
Harrington has a one-stroke lead over Nick Watney and Brian Harman, who both fired six-under 65s on the Bethpage course. Harrington is hoping a strong showing at the event will convince European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal to make him one of his two captain’s picks.
Spain’s Sergio Garcia shot a 66 and shares fourth place with Pat Perez, England’s Gary Christian and Jimmy Walker. Garcia won last week at the Wyndham Championship. American Tiger Woods is part of a group tied for 14th after carding a three-under 68. Defending champion Dustin Johnson is one stroke ahead of FedEx Cup points leader Woods in eighth.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 25th, 2012.