Harrington well placed with faultless 65

Three of Europe’s Ryder Cup team including defending champion Padraig Harrington made their presence at the Omega Hong Kong Open today.

Three of Europe’s Ryder Cup team – defending champion Padraig Harrington, David Howell and Miguel Angel Jimenez – made their presence felt the moment the Omega Hong Kong Open began today.

The trio all came in with five under par rounds of 65 to be just one behind Australian Adam Groom, who just 16 days ago failed to win a European tour card by one shot but now has a chance to earn a three-year exemption.