Pádraig Harrington taking the positives in first Masters since 2015

Harrington held the lead through 11 holes before back to back bogeys on 16 and 17 eventually saw him sign off with a 2-over 74

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 07: Padraig Harrington of Ireland lines up a putt on the third green during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

While all eyes were on another Tiger Woods comeback story, Pádraig Harrington had a chance to make a strong return impression himself.

After seven years away from Augusta National, Harrington held the lead at 1-under par through 11 holes after a torrid early start at the Masters. But three sloppy bogeys on the back nine left him explaining a relatively disappointing 2-over 74 on Thursday.