Padraig Harrington is on course for a first victory in two years after carding a four-under-par 68 today to open up a five-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Iskandar Johor Open.

TWO late eagles saw Pádraig Harrington claim a share of the lead at the Iskander Johor Open on eight under par following the first round at Horizon Hills Golf and Country Club in Malaysia.