Positive finish for Harrington and Power a boost ahead of The Open

Harrington lit up the morning for the Irish fans, opening with five straight birdies before picking up a sixth of the day at the eighth to turn in 30 get to within four shot of the lead.

BOOST: Pádraig Harrington gives his glove to Jennifer Malone after finishing his round on the 18th green. ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Padraig Harrington and Séamus Power are looking forward to the JP McManus Pro-Am and The Open now after finishing the Horizon Irish Open on a high.

Harrington lit up the morning for the Irish fans, opening with five straight birdies before picking up a sixth of the day at the eighth to turn in 30 to get to within four shot of the lead.