Harrington, Hensby Share US Senior Open Lead Colorado

Padraig Harrington and Mark Hensby share the first-round lead at the U.S. Senior Open after both shot 3-under 67 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Harrington, the 2022 U.S. Senior champion, made four birdies on the front nine and saved a crucial bogey on the 15th hole after losing a tee shot in the woods, which helped him maintain his lead. Hensby, who started strong with seven birdies on the front nine to reach 6-under, struggled on the back nine with four bogeys and two birdies. Both players exemplified a strategy of attacking the front nine and managing the difficult back nine, which featured challenging greens influenced by the nearby Cheyenne Mountain. The pair leads by one shot over a group of six players, including Stewart Cink. Conditions were calm and partly cloudy following recent heavy rains that softened the course, making it a test for the 156-man field.