Positive start for Pádraig Harrington at Travelers Championship

Pádraig Harrington made an encouraging start to the Travelers Championship yesterday, posting a four-under par round of 66 to lie just three behind early leader Zach Johnson.

However, in the later starters, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy showed they were over the disappointment of the US Open last week where both missed the cut.

Both McIlroy and Spieth were tied for the lead at Cromwell, Connecticut, after 16 holes. McIlroy compiled seven birdies through 16 holes, including three in a row from 13-15..