Padraig Harrington Leads Senior Open at Sunningdale

Pádraig Harrington holds a one-stroke lead at the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Sunningdale as he aims to become the fifth player in history to win both The Open and Senior Open titles. The Irish golfer, already a Senior Major winner this year after his U.S. Senior Open victory, carded a bogey-free 65 in the second round to reach eight under par, despite facing several unusual distractions such as an acorn, a bug, and a leaf during his round. Defending champion K.J. Choi and Thomas Bjorn trail closely behind, with Bjorn making a significant move after a seven-under 63. Harrington described his swing as lacking confidence at times but credited his mental focus and short game for maintaining his position. The course's moisture and firmness are expected to affect scoring in the coming rounds, but Harrington's resilience and experience on bigger courses give him a strong chance to secure another senior major title. Other notable players in contention include major champions Ernie Els and Justin Leonard, both aiming for the rare feat of winning both The Open and Senior Open.