Pádraig Harrington has US Senior Open glory in his sights

The former Ryder Cup captain posted a six-under-par 65 to lead the US Senior Open Championship by a shot from Steve Stricker at Saucon Valley Country Club.

BIG IN AMERICA: Pádraig Harrington posted a six-under-par 65 to lead the US Senior Open Championship by a shot from Steve Stricker at Saucon Valley Country Club in Pennsylvania. 

Pádraig Harrington and Steve Stricker are going at it again on a big stage, and this time they have more say over the outcome at the U.S. Senior Open Championship.

The two Ryder Cup captains from Whistling Straits last September will be in the final group going into the weekend at Saucon Valley after Harrington birdied three of his last six holes for a 6-under 65 to take a one-shot lead.