Jaidee leads in Malaysia as storm hinders Harrington

Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee made a dream start to the defence of his Carlsberg Malaysian Open title before a violent thunderstorm derailed Padraig Harrington’s challenge.

Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee (pictured) made a dream start to the defence of his Carlsberg Malaysian Open title before a violent thunderstorm derailed Padraig Harrington’s challenge.

The former paratrooper, who became the first Thai player to win a European Tour event here 12 months ago, carded six birdies and an eagle in a first-round 64 to set the clubhouse target on eight under par.