Harrington rues another missed chance to lead

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON lamented an ‘‘opportunity missed’’ after blowing a good start to squander the outright lead in the second round of the BMW Asian Open in Taiwan.

He had been at his pinpoint best in firing a six-under 66 on the opening day, when he played out a flawless round in squalid conditions over the Ta Shee course, having a birdie putt on all 18 holes.

And he looked to be straight back into the groove when, having been out shortly after 7am from the 10th tee, he picked up a birdie two at the 11th and then moved into the lead on his own with a 35-foot birdie at the next.