Harrington’s late eagles gives him the lead in Canada
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Padraig Harrington made an extended eagle putt on the ultimate gap Friday for a 6-under 64 that gave him a one-shot lead over Kirk Triplett within the Shaw Charity Traditional.
Harrington matched his lowest rating of the yr on the PGA Tour Champions, and it was is finest opening spherical of the season on the 50-and-older circuit. The 50-year-old Irishman is second within the Charles Schwab Cup standings, although nonetheless nicely behind Steven Alker.
Harrington already has received as soon as this yr on the U.S. Senior Open. He has not been outdoors the highest seven on the leaderboard over his final eight rounds.
Triplett said on the again 9 at Canyon Meadows and was 3 below below by way of two holes after his birdie-eagle begin.
He was a runner-up on the Shaw Charity Traditional 4 years in the past.
Paul Goydos and Robert Karlsson every shot a 66, whereas Matt Gogel and John Huston have been one other shot behind at 67.
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