Harrington back in the groove in Florida

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON charged into the early clubhouse lead with a superb six-under-par 65, his low round of the year so far, in the second round of the Transitions Championship in Florida yesterday.

Four behind after his opening 69, the three-time major winner gave his best iron display for some time to reach halfway on eight under, one ahead of American Jim Furyk and Swede Carl Pettersson.

Harrington, without a Tour win since he won back-to-back majors at The Open and US PGA two years ago, grabbed seven birdies and would have led on his own but for a bogey at the demanding sixth hole.