Harrington still in hunt as Irish fizzle in drizzle

PADRAIG Harrington is the only realistic hope of an Irish victory in the American Express World Championship after the conclusion of yesterday’s second round in wretched conditions at Mount Juliet.

Harrington compiled another tidy round of 69 to move to six under, five shots behind Ernie Els, but still very much in the hunt.

Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell are on one under after rounds of 72 and 70, but Paul McGinley is towards the back of the field having soared to 75 for one over.