Pádraig putting things right

Pádraig Harrington was pleased a new putting alignment lasted a full 18 holes after recording a two under par 70 on the opening day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Harrington coped with the very hot conditions and recorded four birdies, two bogeys and 30 putts on the TPC Avondale course.

“My new alignment on the greens is nothing revolutionary or anything but at least it lasted the round,” he said.