Oct 14,2024
Pádraig Harrington continued his hot play from a day earlier, firing a five-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead after two rounds of the SAS Championship in Cary, North Carolina.
The Dubliner carded seven birdies against two bogeys for a two-round total of 11-under 133 at Prestonwood Country Club. David Toms, who shot 65 on Saturday including an ace and an eagle, Shane Bertsch (67) and Jerry Kelly (69) are tied for second place at 8 under.
Harrington had birdied five of his final nine holes on Friday to card a bogey-free 6-under 66 for sole possession of second place behind Billy Andrade. Harrington made birdies on Saturday at Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12 and 17, including about a 90-footer at the par-3 No. 3.
"Like I kind of knew I couldn't play as well as I played (Friday)," Harrington said.
"Today I hit some of those good shots and I hit some ropey ones at times as well. I think when it comes to golf, when you get into contention, it's more about managing what you're doing than anything else.
"It's hard to be free up, let's say, when you've got a lead, especially on this course."
