Harrington well-placed in Korea championship

PADRAIG HARRINGTON is just one shot off the lead after the first round of the Shinhan Korea Golf Championship.

The Irishman enjoyed two eagles and three birdies against just a single bogey to card a six under par 66 at Jeju-Jungmun GC.

That left him in a tie for second alongside Yong Eun Yang, behind early pacesetter Ted Purdy, who fired seven birdies in a bogey-free round.