Padraig Harrington Surges into Contention at Senior PGA Championship

Pádraig Harrington is a strong contender at the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club, currently tied for fourth place, just two shots behind the leaders. After some early bogeys, Harrington shifted his mindset from focusing on swing mechanics to simply scoring, which helped him finish his round with three birdies in the last eight holes. Darren Clarke is also in the mix, sitting tied for 11th, three shots off the lead despite windy conditions that have kept scoring challenging. Harrington, who recently missed the cut at the PGA Championship, expressed eagerness to experience the nerves of being in contention, viewing this as a positive sign for his chances. Both players have shown steady play through the first two rounds, with Harrington emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus and adapting to conditions. The tournament is a 72-hole marathon, and Harrington is preparing mentally and physically to contend for his first Senior PGA Championship title.