Harrington hoping to spring Shanghai surprise

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON is hopeful that a recent run of good form will culminate in a serious challenge for this week’s inaugural HSBC Championship at the Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai, China.

The event carries a record $5m purse for an event in Asia and has attracted Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh.

The European and US Tours for 2005 came to an end in Valderrama and East Lake over the past week and the HSBC will count for order of merit and Ryder Cup points in Europe in 2006.