Harrington moves ahead in bid for Senior Open history

The Irish golfer, who won and then successfully defended the Claret Jug in 2007 and 2008, carded a five under round of 65 on the famed Old Course at Sunningdale as he reached eight under par after the first two days.
Harrington moves ahead in bid for Senior Open history

Pádraig Harrington of Ireland in action during the pro-am prior to the ISPS Handa Senior Open. Pic: Luke Walker/Getty Images

Pádraig Harrington will bid to become the fifth player in history to win both The Open and ISPS Handa Senior Open as he takes a one-stroke lead into the weekend at Sunningdale.

The Irish golfer, who won and then successfully defended the Claret Jug in 2007 and 2008, carded a five under round of 65 on the famed Old Course at Sunningdale as he reached eight under par after the first two days.

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