Padraig Harrington may have used a little luck of the Irish to take the lead at the Transitions Championship.
Harrington fired a course record of 10-under 61 at Innisbrook to lead by three shots over Will Claxton.
Seven players are tied for third at 5 under, including Kenny Perry, Cam Tringale, John Senden, Jason Dufner, William McGirt, Doral winner Justin Rose and Puerto Rico winner George Mcneill.
World No. 2 Luke Donald is at 4-under par. With a win this week, he could become No. 1 in the world again.
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Harrington loses lucky charm on Day 2
by Doug Ferguson | Mar 16, 2012 7:35 PM ETPadraig Harrington followed his course-record 61 with a 2-over 73 on Friday in the Transitions Championship. Read More
Harrington shoots record 61 at Innisbrook
by Doug Ferguson | Mar 15, 2012 4:35 PM ETPadraig Harrington has set the course record at the Transitions Championship with a 10-under 61, the lowest score of his professional career. Read More
Pluck of the Irish
by Jason Sobel | Mar 15, 2012 4:19 PM ETTalk about timing: Two days before St. Patrick's Day, Padraig Harrington shoots the best round of his career. Read More
Ballengee is a GolfChannel.com contributor who writes for GTC and Fantasy Insider.
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